The Whole Story: A Life in God's Kingdom, Part ThreeSample

Daily Reflection: As Jesus was ministering in public, he was approached by a teacher bearing a question that Jesus seemed more than happy to answer. The teacher comes to Jesus, asking for a description of the greatest commandment – after all, they’ve been used to an entire Torah filled with commandments! Jesus response? Simple: love God with every aspect of your life and love your neighbor, also. Somehow, in two sentences, Jesus summarized the law, and in a way that his people could achieve. The greatest commandment is derived from the Old Testament scripture that the teacher would have been aware of – namely the Shema prayer from Deuteronomy 6. Jesus, in essence, teaches that love is the root of all good; love is the goal.

Daily Demonstration: If you are looking for an excellent way to filter every part of your life, the greatest commandment is undoubtedly a great place to start. If you spend your days loving God and loving your neighbor, you will be amazed at the fulfillment that is experienced both individually and collectively. This message is at the heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Look for an opportunity to teach someone else this lesson today, just like Jesus did. Challenge someone else to filter their lives through the lens of God’s love.