This is what God showed me today. I apologize for the use of "you". I was writing it to myself and didn't take the time to change it, as my daughter just woke up. But I wanted to share anyway, so hopefully no one will be offended.
Obedience is not new to you. It was expected from the beginning. The Lord has always wanted obedience, not sacrifice (1 Sam. 15:22). He has always expected us to do what He has commanded. This is not the first time you have heard this so don’t act shocked. But John emphasizes that this is a further commandment; since Jesus has now come, we have more light, more understanding of how to keep those commandments that we have had from the beginning. No longer are we seeing through a glass darkly (1 Cor. 13:12), but now we see in the light of His glory and the finished work on the cross.