His commandments are not burdensome

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:2,3 ESV

So we can know that we love, by showing our love for God by obeying His commands. These verses tell us it is of utmost importance to be obedient to God. Our obedience shows our love for Him and His children.

I love the last part of this passage, “his commandments are not burdensome”. When we read our bibles Old and New Testament, it is obvious God's commands for us today are nowhere near as burdensome as the commandments of the old covenant.

So, loving the brethren should not be burdensome. When we love the brethren we are being obedient to God. We are keeping His commandments. We are doing His will, just as Jesus did. Doing His will, will sustain us. Think about what Jesus said in John 4:34, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.” Jesus was saying that He lives to serve God and that is what sustains Him.

So today if we want to be satisfied, truly satisfied we need to do His will. We need to want to accomplish His work. While food satisfies the body temporarily, doing God's will satisfies the soul eternally.

© 2013 Leo J. Woodman

Whatever one sows

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7,8 ESV

Some folks call this Karma, others “what goes around comes around” but these verses make it plain that however we treat others is how we will be treated. So, if we follow our fleshly desires whatever they may be we will reap corruption. Corruption means death, decay and rot. That is what sowing to the flesh repays. Not a pretty picture is it?

Any of us that have experienced this kind of reaping, realize just what kind of pain we have put others through. Because, we have received back what we have put out.

So today, remember to be careful what you sow, because that is what you will reap. “God is not mocked.”

Think about what Jesus said... "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 ESV Think before you speak or act, because it will come back to you. How you treat others today is how you will be treated later.

© 2013 Leo J. Woodman