Walking in Obedience Will Make You Look Crazy

Until It Does Not

Walking in obedience to God will often make you look crazy at first.

Noah looked crazy building an ark when there was no rain.
Moses looked crazy confronting Pharaoh with a staff and a promise.
Joseph looked crazy trusting God after betrayal, slavery and prison.
Even Jesus looked crazy to many who watched Him live in perfect obedience to the Father.

Obedience has never been popular in the moment.

I remember when I was in high school. I was known as that Christian guy who played tennis. I never got invited to the parties, and many times when I shared experiences I was having with the Lord, people would make fun of me.

That hurt.

There were moments I felt deeply frustrated. I wanted a connection. I wanted to talk with my friends about the things I was learning and seeing with God, but there was a disconnect. I did not feel understood, and at times, I felt alone.

But I did not let that detour my spirit from seeking Him.

Sometimes following Jesus will make you look strange to the groups you are part of. Obedience can feel isolating. Faithfulness can feel misunderstood. But Scripture reminds us that we are not called to fit in. We are called to follow.

Galatians 1:10 says, “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

It was not until adulthood that I began to see the fruit. Some of the same people who once made fun of my obedience now encourage me and even praise the faithfulness they once mocked.

God sees what others overlook. He honors obedience, even when no one else does.

If God has called you to walk a certain path, stay obedient. It will be worth it. Maybe not immediately. But always eternally.

As 1 Samuel 15:22 reminds us, “To obey is better than sacrifice.”

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Reflection Questions

1. Where in my life am I tempted to compromise obedience in order to be accepted?
   Read Galatians 1:10
2. Have I allowed past hurt or rejection to slow down my pursuit of God?
   Read Hebrews 12:11
3. What is one area where God is calling me to remain faithful, even if it looks foolish to others?
   Read 1 Samuel 15:22

Joe Navarro, known online as @joechristianguy, is a Christian content creator, entrepreneur, and cultural voice passionate about making faith approachable and impactful for the next generation. With over 4.5 million combined followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Joe delivers bold, Gospel-centered truth through a mix of daily encouragement, short-form teachings, comedic skits, and authentic life experiences. His unique blend of theology, humor, and clarity has created space for millions of young believers and skeptics alike to engage with Scripture and real conversations about following Jesus in a digital world. In 2023, he co-created the popular card game Discernment alongside Jacob and Julia Petersen, which is now available in major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Museum of the Bible, and Mardel. He also holds a degree in Agricultural Economics with a minor in Sales from Texas A&M.