How does God's blessing relate to obedience?

The sermon illustrates that God's blessings are intimately connected to our obedience to His commands. David's earlier disobedience led to Uzzah's death; this served as a crucial lesson on approaching God in the prescribed manner. Consequently, when David repented and obeyed God's instructions regarding the Ark's transport, God responded with blessing towards the household of Obed-Edom. This reinforces that blessings are not based on our works but rather on God's grace working through our obedience to His Word. Obedience is a response to His grace, not an attempt to earn it. Recognizing this dynamic helps believers understand the importance of living in accordance with God's revealed will.