Obedience...another word for slavery...or perhaps not

I am sitting here reflecting on the word obedience. I hear and see a lot of people talk about obedience as if everything depends on our ability to be obedient according to how the law defines obedience. However, when I read John, particularly the first chapters, Jesus redefines obedience. He asserts that obedience is to believe in Him, that he is God’s son and that he is send with the mission of saving souls. This is obviously the grace perspective on obedience; simply to believe that what he said about himself is true. Furthermore, this is the truth that will liberate us. So, obedience is for me to rest in the fact that Jesus has saved me. Simple as that.