" 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and '(love) your neighbor as yourself'." Luke 10:27
If the love God is asking us for had anything to do with the emotions of the heart, it would be impossible to love Him. Because how could you feel love for the Unknown?
How could you demand any emotions from your heart?
The love mentioned above refers to a thought, followed by an action.
Biblically speaking, love and giving walk hand in hand. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son... John 3:16
Therefore, love is giving, caring, respecting, helping, overall it is doing something for someone you love.
"but when in their trouble they turned to the Lord God of Israel and sought Him, He was found by them." 2 Chronicles 15:4
Seek Me...
Return to Me...
Come to Me...
These invitations are for everyone. All those who have a real thirst for an encounter with the Eternal God.
It is His will to reveal, deliver, save and make everything new. However, you must seek His presence with sincerity. Jesus promises: all those who seek Me, find Me.
"Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and know Me, judgement and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight, says the Lord." Jeremiah 9:23-24
The glory of man comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ. Who will introduce Him? Religions? The religious? The wise men? Who will introduce Jesus to mankind?
Only the Holy Spirit is able to do that. This is why we need to seek Him with all our strength, all our heart and all our understanding.
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." Galatians 5:16
How is it possible to be in a pit and walk in the Spirit?
Walking in the Spirit means that your mind is occupied with the Word of God throughout your day.
When your thoughts are focused on the Almighty, it is impossible to fall into temptation because the Spirit of the Word sustains, supports and strengthens the faith.
"Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest who shall do according to what is in My heart and in My mind. I will build him a sure house, and we shall walk before My anointed forever." 1 Samuel 2:35
The children of God hear and practice His Word. Therefore, they proceed with dignity in their hearts and their minds are infused with the Father's wisdom.
"And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules." 2 Timothy 2:5
Awards are only given to winners. But they must burn through many hours of the day practicing and eating appropriately They must also abstain from all types of addictions, so that their physical health is not compromised. All this means sacrifice. Sacrifice for what? To win a gold medal and worldwide recognition.
If the momentary glory of this world requires sacrifice, imagine the eternal glory of salvation? Do you think it will be easier to attain than the glory of this world?
"Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no Oil."Ecclesiates 9:8
The Holy Spirit is the Oil the Lord Jesus sent to His followers. What else can we say about such care? What words can we use to express the greatness of His presence? How can we explain to the world that He is His Son Jesus' Substitute?
Only those who have an experience with Him can truly value His importance!
