You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. "And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
(Deuteronomy 6:5-9)
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
(Joshua 1:8-9)
Joshua 1:8 is a good scripture to post on your sticky notes or index cards. It, together with Deuteronomy 6:7, is a challenge to all of us to think on the Word of God throughout the day, and speak the Word of God throughout the day.
Not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it is the answer to our weaknesses, fears, discouragement, and lack of success in those areas most important to our life.
So be strong (not weak) and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed.
No wonder Jesus said that if we abide in His Word that we are His disciples, indeed! His Word is the key to loving God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.
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