Episode 204: Mark 12

Today's meditation is on Mark Chapter 12

Through the centuries, God sent many wise men and prophets to teach people the truth and turn their hearts back to him. But they were mocked, ridiculed and even killed. Finally, when the time was right and prophecy had been fulfilled, he sent his only Son, Jesus. He too was mocked, ridiculed and killed. 

He was the cornerstone rejected by the religious leaders of the day. Even now, he is rejected by many. Yet he willingly sacrificed his life to save mine. He exchanged his righteousness for my sin. He paid my penalty so that I could go free.

I gladly give God what is his through tithes, offerings and my worship. He deserves all the glory and all the praise. He is the God of the living. The great I Am.

But I also do not neglect my civic duty, and I give my country, my government and my leaders what is due them as well; respect for the office of authority, payment of taxes to maintain our system of government, and always prayers for wisdom and guidance for our leaders.

Jesus boiled the laws and commandments down to two key laws. So I will love the Lord my God with all my passion and prayer and intelligence and strength. And I will love others as well as I love myself. 

The message of the gospel is simple and easy to understand. So I strive to follow it with simplicity and not complicate matters. I have no desire to make a religious show of my relationship with God. I don't want flattery or to hold a prominent position. In fact, you can put me at the kids' table at events. I don't use flowery language or fancy speech when I pray, but get right to the point and talk to God the same way I would talk with a friend. 

And when I give, I give extravagantly. I know that it all belongs to God already. So I gratefully give my all to the one who gave everything to me. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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