All kind of ways to show my love for God come to mind, but the underlying message today is to choose to obey His Word. How do I do that? By following the two greatest commands in the Bible given by Jesus when asked about the commandments (THE LAW)...
(Matthew 22:37) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.
(Matthew 22:39) Love your neighbor as yourself.
(John 14:15) If you love me, keep my commandments.
(John 15:10) When you obey me, you remain in my love....
(Micah 6:8) ...the Lord has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, to walk humbly with your God.
Choosing to ignore these simple commands and promises shows my lack of love for the Father and that I want my own way and that I think I know more than God. Now, because of my sinful nature, I will not always be obedient. But if I have a sincere desire to be obedient and I am quick to repent when I fail, this shows my love and respect for Him and that I believe what He wants for me is the best.
(Psalms 139: 23-24) Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
This, again, is a choice I must make. God's plan of giving us free will is truly amazing.
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