June 11

Joshua 23:11

Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.

Joshua here commands the Israelites to love the Lord. Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment and He answered, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.” Mark 12:30. To love God we must learn about His attributes; His mercy, His love, His kindness, His grace and gentleness. And how can we better do this than to learn of His Son, because Jesus said, “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” John 14:9. Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matt. 11:29. Song of Solomon 5:16 says, “He is altogether lovely.” Have you found Him to be so? If not, you don’t know Him, because to really know Him is to Love Him.

Commentary by Francis L. Harris

"...what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30