Spiritual Journal Matthew 22:36-40

Today in my Bible reading, Jesus was being questioned by-Pharisees. As they were trying to tempt Jesus they asked him. Master, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus said unto them, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And he second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Oh what a wonderful truth! You know, I love bragging on my wife and kids – why? Because I love them! This portion of God’s truth reminded me of the Commission that Jesus gave us that is to share the good news of redemption with every person. But I am convinced that the Great Commission can not be accomplished until we nail down the Great Commandment. Love the Lord thy God with all of my heart, soul and mind. When I love God like I should, sharing Jesus with my neighbor won’t be a burden or a chore. It will be as natural as bragging on my wife and kids. What a feeling it is to love God, especially when I think about everything He has done for me on the cross of Calvary!

Oh Father! Thank you for loving me… A Sinner! You came and died for me on the cross and rose again just like you said you would just so I could be forgiven. For this, I love you so much. I love you for your Word and how you speak to me through it. I love you for my relationship with you and how you make me feel valuable when the world discourages me. Father, I want to share Jesus with someone today, not because you’ve commanded me to or asked me to. Lord, I want to share Jesus with my neighbor because I love you… I pray this in the sweetest name in and under heaven - Jesus! Amen.