I remember a time when I was driving, and my GPS gave me directions I didn’t understand. It told me to turn down a road that looked completely out of the way. For a second, I wondered, “That can’t be right-I know this can’t be the way.” But when I followed my own way, I ended up on an old highway, some country back road. If I had just trusted the command from the GPS, I would’ve been right where I needed to be and a lot faster. I’m sure many of us have experienced this. That moment reminds me of the way God’s commands so often work in our lives. So many times, they do not make any sense, the way seems harder, or we just do not trust God. But God’s commands are never meant to hold us back-they are meant to lead us into His will.

In the biblical context, the term “command” refers to instructions or orders given by God. At the core, it means to order with authority or to direct. So why is there “Something in the Command”? Well first, the command of Jesus carries weight. The first disciples “left their nets and followed Him” as described in Matthew 4:20. The command in verse 19 to “Follow Me” is not only life changing, but it also has authority and transforming power. They either dropped their net, left their boats, left from under the fig tree, or left the tax booth, and all of them immediately without hesitation obeyed the command. Their immediate response sets an example for us: when the authoritative call of Christ is heard, any delay is disobedience…. there is “Something in the Command”.

This same invitation has been presented to us, simply COME! When Jesus tells the disciples to “Follow Me”, it was not a suggestion but a divine invitation. His words, this command brings with it authority and power. We see the power of His words in Genesis chapter 1 when He speaks, “Let there be…” Jesus reminds us that yes there is “Something in the Command” when He says, “My sheep listen to My voice and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

Since the command of Jesus brings transformation, we see in Scripture that the disciples were no longer fishermen but fishers of people. God’s command is all about who He has created us to be. We see this power to make us new, lived out in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that bears witness to us being new creations in Christ Jesus. (Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.)

The final reason there is “Something in the Command” is that His call leads us into relationship with Him and ultimately into eternal life. Talking to the Father, Jesus said in John 17:3, “This is eternal life that they may know You, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” This command is not about religion but about a true relationship, communion, fellowship with the Father-yes, walking, talking, and obeying Him daily.

Our Encouraging Takeaway: When Jesus says, “Follow Me”, He is not just giving us an instruction but, in His grace and mercy He is offering us an invitation to return back home.