The First Commandment: A Song of Love
The First Commandment isn’t a rule etched in stone, cold and demanding. It’s a love song, a whispered invitation to a deeper connection.
Imagine this: the most incredible being you can imagine, a source of love and light, reaches out to you. This being says, “There’s only one thing I truly desire: your love.”
That’s the essence of the First Commandment. It’s not about worshipping a distant deity, but about recognizing the divine spark within ourselves and letting it connect with the Divine Source.
Many gods? No, just the One who made the many. Sometimes, we get caught up in the dazzling world around us – possessions, careers, achievements. These things can become idols, stealing our attention from the One who matters most. The First Commandment reminds us to gently shift our gaze, to see the world infused with God’s presence.
Faith, hope, and love – the GPS to our hearts. These theological virtues are the tools that help us navigate towards God. Faith is the trust, the knowing deep down that a loving presence guides us. Hope is the unwavering belief that even in darkness, God’s light will shine through. Love is the compass, the force that draws us closer to the source of all goodness.
Living a Christ-like life isn’t about perfection, it’s about direction. The First Commandment isn’t a checklist of dos and don’ts. It’s about aligning ourselves with the values Jesus embodied – love, compassion, forgiveness. Every act of kindness, every moment of selflessness, is a step towards living in harmony with God’s will.
The First Commandment is a continuous journey, not a destination. There will be times of doubt, moments of weakness. That’s okay. The important thing is to keep turning our hearts towards the Divine, to nurture our faith through prayer and reflection.
This commandment is a call to a beautiful dance – a dance of love, a dance of connection, a dance that leads us on a path of endless discovery, closer to the One who loves us most.
Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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