Imagine a drill sergeant commanding his underlings. Most of us probably picture a lot of red-faced yelling and barking commands. The students obey their commander out of respect and fear. God commands us as well, and we are expected to obey....but out of love. As we'll hear in today's teaching, God desires communication between us and Him to be intimate and caring...like a Father and child. It's not about following rules, regulation and tradition...it's a relationship. We'll see how Jesus is the ultimate example when it comes to hearing the Father and obeying His voice. And when we do, the enrichment to our lives is priceless.