Love the Lord

Deuteronomy figured largely in Jewish life at the time of Christ. The teachers and scribes received it as the last words of Moses. It contains the sum of the Law after many years of reflection. The name literally means "second law." Moses thought Israel needed reminding. In chapter 6 Moses reminds us that it is easy to forget--easy to forget what the Lord has done in our lives. Time moves on, and the world we live in has tremendous influence to water down our faith, weaken our commitment, cause us to grow cold towards God. So how are you doing? Is your love for God ardent and earnest? Or have you become lukewarm? Or cool toward God and his people? I encourage you to participate in this project of Believing Into the Story. It could cause you to remember why you are called to love the Lord with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength.