Church of Dormition
Mark 12:28-34
There’s a video I am sure you have all seen, probably multiple times. A little boy running down the sidewalk yelling out “William” until he finally come together with his friend in a heart-warming don’t-let-go hug. It’s obvious that Covid has kept them separate and this is the first time those 2 best friends get to see each other in months. It’s an explosion of love and joy and you can’t help but tear up at their reunion! There is no questioning about where have you been, why didn’t you call me, why did you leave me! Only love!
Finally! After the last couple of days of Pharisees and Sadducees asking questions designed to trap Jesus and make Him look foolish, we finally get an honest question and a very direct answer! A scribe, an educated teacher of the Law, asks Jesus what is the greatest of the Commandments. He isn’t trying to trap Jesus; it seems he really wants to know Jesus' answer. Side note here, this is not about picking 1 of the 10 Commandments. There are 613 laws in the Torah and Jesus is being asked which is the greatest!
And Jesus’ response? LOVE! Love God and love your neighbor! It is not only the greatest commandment; it is the basis for all the Commandments! Let love direct your life, your words and actions!
Great Spirit – help me to walk a loving path today and every day! Teach me to see Your loving hand in all that I experience today!