Daily Walk Through the New Testament

June 8

Read Mark 12:13-31

What a righteous rebuke! Jesus told the religious Sadducees they did not know the Scriptures or the power of God (vs. 24). They who prided themselves in knowing both, were told in no uncertain terms, that they didn’t know squat about either.
God wants us to know His Word and believe He has almighty power to make a difference in our lives. When you read the Bible, remember that it is TRUE — every miracle, story, and promise. You can trust God’s Word and cling to His promises, because it is impossible for Him to lie (Hebrews 6:18).
And what does God’s Word say He wants from you more than anything else? Your love. He wants you to lobe Him with all you have. That is the greatest commandment. And how do you fulfill it? How do you really love God supremely and completely? Contrary to natural tendencies, you don’t do it by gritting your teeth and trying harder. You do it by simply focusing on His love for you. “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).
If you are having trouble with your all-out love for God (as evidenced by disobedience, spiritual compromise, and a loss of passion in your walk with Jesus), do this to remedy the problem: meditate on the cross. See and experience anew and afresh His unfathomable love for you. Regardless of what’s going on in your life today, yo can be certain God loves you because the blood-stained cross of Calvary proves it! He gave His all for you. Will you give your all for Him?