The Commands of Jesus. 

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The words of Jesus Christ recorded in the four Gospels are not suggestions, they are commands spoken with divine authority. Every command carries the weight of Heaven. They reveal the will of the Father, the way of life in the Kingdom of God, and the call to obedience for all who hear His voice. To ignore them is to reject life itself, for His words are spirit and they are life.

Repentance.

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17).

Repentance is not mere sorrow for wrongdoing or a momentary pang of regret; it is a total change of heart, mind, and direction. True repentance turns a person completely from sin and self, and wholly toward God. It is the doorway through which the soul passes out of darkness and into the light of the Kingdom.

Repentance destroys the dominion of sin, breaks the power of deception, and makes room for the reign of Christ within. It is the plough that breaks the hardened ground of the heart, preparing it to receive the seed of God’s Word and the transforming work of His Spirit.

Without repentance, there can be no reconciliation, no forgiveness, and no entrance into the Kingdom of God. For sin and rebellion cannot coexist with His holiness.

This is very important  Jesus began His ministry with the command, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”, and that same call remains the first step into life eternal. Repentance is not optional it is essential. It is the first act of faith and the continual posture of all who would follow Christ.

Follow Me

“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men”(Matthew 4:19).

This command is not an invitation to observe from a distance but a call to abandon all and walk in His steps with unwavering devotion. When Jesus said, “Follow Me,” He demanded nothing less than full surrender. It was a call to leave behind old ambitions, worldly comforts, and every form of self-dependence. To follow Jesus is to forsake self-will and earthly security, trusting entirely in His leading, even when the path is uncertain or costly.

The command to follow Him costs everything, yet it brings the only life that truly satisfies. What is lost in surrender is nothing compared to what is gained in Him. To follow Jesus is to find purpose beyond this world, peace that the world cannot give, and fellowship that endures forever.

Keep My Commandments

“If you love Me, keep My commandments”(John 14:15).

Obedience is the evidence of genuine love, the visible proof that the heart truly belongs to Him. Words of devotion mean nothing without submission to His Word, for love without obedience is empty and deceiving. Jesus revealed that love for Him cannot be separated from obedience to Him, because love that does not act is not love at all.

To disregard His commands is to deny His lordship and place one’s own will above His authority. But to keep His commands is to walk in His love and truth, to live in the same obedience that He Himself lived toward the Father. Such obedience is not burdensome, for it flows from a heart transformed by love. It is the mark of the true disciple and the pathway into deeper fellowship with Him.

Abide in Me

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me”(John 15:4).

This command calls for continual dependence on Him. Abiding is not a moment of faith but a life of communion. Apart from Him there is no fruit, no growth, no power. To abide in Jesus is to draw every breath, every thought, every purpose from Him. Only through abiding does a believer become fruitful and alive.

Abide in My Love

“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love” (John 15:10).

His commands are not burdens, they are the pathway into His love. The obedience He requires is the same obedience He lived. In keeping His Word, the believer remains within the circle of divine fellowship, where His love becomes the atmosphere of life.

Do Not Worry, Seek First the Kingdom

“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:25, 33).

Jesus commanded His followers to trust, not to fear. Worry is the evidence of misplaced faith. He directed hearts to the Father’s care, promising that those who seek the Kingdom first will never lack what they need. The command is not simply to stop worrying but to shift the heart’s pursuit—to place God’s reign and righteousness above every earthly concern.

Love God and Love Your Neighbour

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37–39).

Love is the essence of all His commands. It is the root from which every act of true obedience grows. Without love, obedience becomes empty and lifeless, but where love reigns, every command finds its perfect expression. To love God wholly is to surrender every part of one’s being to Him, holding nothing back, allowing His will to shape every thought, desire, and action. Such love is not confined to emotion but is proven through devotion, trust, and faithfulness.

To love one’s neighbor is to reflect His mercy and compassion, to see others as He sees them, and to serve without seeking reward. It is to forgive as He forgave, to give as He gave, and to walk in patience and kindness toward all. This love is not selective, for Jesus commanded, “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you” (Matthew 5:44).

Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, and Follow

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24).

The command to follow Jesus leads through the way of the cross. Self is denied, pride is broken, and personal ambition is surrendered to His will. This command confronts every form of self-preservation, calling the believer to die daily. Yet in losing life for His sake, true life is found.

Go and Make Disciples

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you”
(Matthew 28:19–20).

The commands of Jesus do not end with personal obedience; they are meant to be multiplied. Every disciple is called to make disciples. His words carry authority for all generations, sending His followers into the world with the message of salvation and the responsibility to teach obedience to His truth.

The commands of Jesus are not burdensome laws but the words of eternal life. They reveal the heart of the Father and the character of His Son. They lead from darkness into light, from bondage into freedom, from death into life. He said, “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love”(John 15:10). To walk in His commands is to walk in His love, to live in His truth, and to remain in His presence forever.

The life that obeys His words is the life that abides in His love. The heart that yields to His will becomes the dwelling place of His presence. His commands are not heavy chains but holy freedom, for they bring the believer into the fullness of God’s purpose.

Therefore, let every heart that hears His voice respond with faith and obedience, for in keeping His commands we find the joy of His love and the promise of everlasting life.