Week of May 3, 2024
29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ Mark 12:29-30, (NKJV)
How much does God want? Our everything! He doesn’t demand much, just that we put Him first 24/7. He has every reason to expect this of us because He created us to be our best when we are fully devoted to him.
We stress balance in most areas of life. We need balance in our diets, exercise, sleep, spending, and in most other areas of our lives. But in our relationship with God, complete devotion is the only acceptable response. Never lose sight that He rescued us from sin and death. He deserves our complete heart.
Someone asked Jesus on one occasion what is the greatest commandment. There are hundreds of commands dealing with every aspect of our existence. Without hesitation, Jesus said, “Love God with all your heart.” When we do, our life comes into alignment in all other areas. This first commandment demands complete devotion. Are our hearts completely devoted to God? A.W. Tozer said, “The true follower of Christ will not ask if I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?’ Rather, he will say, ‘This is the truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may.”
God Bless, Pastor Rick