9/17/12 “Life is
at its richest when we are living in close communion with God and loving our
neighbors at the same time.” (Loritts, p. 10) A-men!
In his book, a
CROSS-SHAPED Gospel, Bryan Loritts states so well the “musings” of my own heart.
The vertical relationship with the Lord is all about loving and serving
Him---with prayer, Bible study and intimate times in His presence. Yet, the
horizontal relationship with others occurs as love for the Lord overflows into
love and service for others---neighbors here, in Ukraine or wherever God gives a sphere of influence. Focusing on one aspect to the exclusion of the other is
an "off kilter" message of good news. It takes both to have that complete God-centered relationship.
So…..today’s
meditation will be on 2 verses to allow for the complete truth to “sink in.”
And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)
2 “Musts” for meditation that MUST not be overlooked or missed.A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (John 13:34)
