JOB ONE
READING: MATTHEW 22:34-40
The statement made by the Lord Jesus in this verse gives perfect clarity to our priorities. We are being told that loving God is the primary response for Believers to carry out. Much happens to add quality to our lives when we love the Lord. Love of God is the ingredient that provides fullness of meaning to Christian living. Here is an example: Sam is roasting a turkey. He uses fresh meat of good quality. He carefully spices and marinates it, and thoroughly tenderizes it. The meat is perfectly prepared. However, unless the heat of the oven is applied, the turkey will not be even slightly appetizing. Heat is necessary for the turkey to become food. In a similar manner, no matter how well prepared, educated or equipped a person may become; it takes love for God to complete a Christian. What the oven heat does for the turkey, this love does for our ability to serve. Much can then follow to produce godliness, but love for the Father is job one. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. What would it take to add strength to you love for the Lord?
