In the book of Mark, Chapter 12, starting at Verse 28, someone asked Jesus, Which is the first commandment of all? Another way to ask that might be, Which is the most important commandment?
Jesus answered, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all they soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.” There may be some who have heard this many times and not often reflected deeply on its meaning. Much could be said about the nature of God, and how when we deeply understand His nature why our response is to seek Him and to love Him.
Here I would like to hypothesize: Love toward God tends toward trusting Him with your life.
We can sincerely ask ourselves, and answer honestly in our hearts: Do I trust God with my life? Do I trust His wisdom to know how to give me the greatest life I could possibly have? Do I trust His power to bring about those good things in my life? Do I trust His love? Do I trust His goodness? Not just the love that we know He has for all. But do I trust that He loves me. That He is good to me, and is going to bring about goodness in my life? Do I trust His mercy? Even when I don’t deserve that mercy. Especially when I don’t deserve that mercy.
As the Psalmist said, can I say in my heart: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Let’s trust Him fully to do good for you. Your daily practice will reflect this deep trust.