March 19

In Deuteronomy 6-9, Moses passionately reminds Israel to love and obey God with all their heart, soul, and strength. He emphasizes the greatest commandment:  

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." (Deuteronomy 6:5)  

Moses warns the people not to forget God when they enter the Promised Land. It is God’s power and grace—not their own strength—that will sustain them. Humility and gratitude are essential in following Him.  

In Luke 7, we see incredible examples of faith: the Roman centurion’s humble trust in Jesus, the widow whose son was raised to life, and the sinful woman who anointed Jesus’ feet in repentance. Jesus praises their faith and devotion, showing that true faith is not about status or religious acts but about a heart surrendered to God.  

God calls us to love Him fully and trust Him completely. Like Israel, we must remember that all we have comes from Him. Like the centurion and the sinful woman, we must approach Him in humility and faith.  

Where is your heart today? Are you loving God with everything you have? He desires not just our words but our whole-hearted devotion.  

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