May 30 - Commands

1 John 5:3

3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.

If we do not love, we do not know God. We may know who God is, but we do not KNOW him. In order to love, we must love him by keeping his commandments. Christian living is not dull and mundane. It is actually quite the opposite. Sure, there may be trials and temptations that drag us down, but what else can you live for that gives eternal rewards? Living by God's commands is not a chore or punishment. It is a choice that each one of us has to make. We can either live for ourselves and seek satisfaction in earthly ways, or we can seek out God's face in everything we do and strive for holy living. If others cannot see the love of God in you, don't blame it on their perspective. Do a self-check daily and see where your love meter is sitting...

and I will do the same.

If I truly love God, the evidence is simple. Keep his commands.