Mark 12:28-34
The first of all the commandments requires total surrender of all aspects of man, to the supremacy and sovereignty of the almighty God. When asked by a scribe, “Which is the first commandment of all?”, Jesus plainly stated, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength:” (vs. 30). If a man did just what Jesus mentioned, there would be little, to no room for that man to error, or turn away from God.
There are many who pour all their strength into their jobs or careers, so much until they have little energy to bathe and eat when they get home (maybe I’m included in that bunch, or maybe not…I won’t tell). There are also people who devote their minds to science and research, that takes hours upon hours of their lives away, as they barely even scratch the surface of what they aim to discover. Then, there are those who literally give their souls to a mate, and can do nothing else, except daydream about that person, night and day. The last group of individuals can be found devoting their hearts to special causes and charities, so much that they desire only to meet the needs of those things they support, while neglecting to allocate time for other important things.
Could you imagine, if the church as a whole, loved the Lord with ALL their heart, soul, mind, and strength? What would the body of Christ look like today, if all members were totally committed to kingdom business? What if all preachers preached the unadulterated proclamations of Scripture, without defiling it to please itching ears? What if teachers taught the words of Jesus, so that men could gain a better understanding of their purpose in the earth? What if gossip, lying, cheating, and all other wicked vices were non-existent among those who claim to be followers of Christ? If all God’s people truly obeyed the first of all the commandments, then I’m apt to believe many who are lost today, would surrender their lives to God, because the church would have a much greater impact in the earth, if all members were totally in love with Lord.
It’s okay to ask God for what you want, but don’t be surprised when He gives you what you need.” – Ell
Ell's Daily Inspirations 
Aaamen and amen! “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength:” This commandment covers and aligns each of our God’s given members to “Surrender All” to one unadulterated word which is love, God’s love. Because loving thy Lord, superceeds the weakness of our hearts, soul, mind, and strength. His love sustains us the way nothing else can. Surrending every part of ourselves to Him, would be one of our greatest blessing from the first and greatest commandment! Brother Ell, may God continue to bless you, because you can drop the mic again🎤🎤🎤, for this inspiring lesson. To God be ALLLL the Glory!!!💖🔥✝️🔥💖
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Amen! Amen! Glory to God!!
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