Devotion:
Read Matthew 22:34-40.
Jesus taught that all of the Scriptures could be summed up in these two commandments, which can also be summarized with “Love God and love people.” If you really do love God, you are not going to want to do anything that would displease God. You are going to want to serve God in any way you can. You are going to want to be part of God’s mission in the world in any way you can. And if you truly love people, you are not going to want to do anything that would hurt someone. You want to provide for them, to help them, to share what you have with them.
As I was thinking about what Jesus did in coming to this earth to live among us, it occurred to me that his love for God and people was what motivated him to do what he did. As a human, he wanted to please his heavenly Father. He was devoted to the mission and ministry of God in this world. He also loved people with a love beyond our understanding. He even loved those who did not love him. He was willing to die to provide a path of salvation for everyone receives his gift of grace.
Love God and love people. Everything else will fall into place.
Personal Worship Option:
Give thanks to Jesus Christ for the example he set for you in how to love God and love people. Pray for wisdom and courage to follow his example.
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