S – Jesus answered, “The most important is Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.,, 31 The second is, Love your neighbor as yourself., There is no other command greater than these.”
Mark 12:29–31 CSB
O – Jesus answers the Scribe’s question simply – Love God, Love People. With over 600 commands, these two are the highest.
A – Our culture likes to rank things. Who, what, where, when…is the best? You see lists all the time. In this, Jesus gives us not only the best, but the foundational commands which all the other commands rest upon. These two supersede the sacrifices that were prescribed for the forgiveness of sins. They are the foundation of what God expects from us today.
R – Lord, thank you for your provision and presence today. I invite you Holy Spirit into every conversation, thought and action I do today. Please use all of that to show my love for you and others. Let me be a light of your love so others will be drawn to you.
Just Add Water . Chris Bonham 