Sometimes the simplest instructions are best. We look at the Bible and we can find it daunting. We also live in a day when, because of our hectic lifestyles people want things short and to the point. I don’t mean this to sound sacrilegious, but what would we find if we were looking for “God’s Instructions for Dummies.”
Jesus simplified it to “Love the Lord you God with all your heart, soul, and might and love your neighbour as yourself.” Nice, short, and to the point.
Perhaps it was because God knew that the disciples, like all of us, could be a bit “thick” at times. When He spoke on the Mount of Transfiguration He put it this was – “Here is my beloved Son,” and then He gave His instructions – “Hear Him.”
How is that for short and to the point? Simple hear Jesus. Hearing of course is more than just casually listening. Hearing means we take in what we hear – it means taking it to heart and applying it.
What better instructions for today than – “Hear Jesus”?
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