The Significance of the Word “All”
As I read this passage, I circled the word all so I could grasp its significance. What did I learn? For starters, the Lord doesn’t leave a job half-finished,
Have you ever thought about the significance of the word all? For instance, take a look at Joshua 21:43-22:5.
As I read this passage, I circled the word all so I could grasp its significance. What did I learn? For starters, the Lord doesn’t leave a job half-finished, nor is He a God who commits half-hearted to His people. He fulfilled all His promises and defeated all the Israelites’ enemies.
“All” applies to us today too
Because He never changes, I can count on Him to defeat all my enemies and fulfill all His promises to me today, too. I can expect that from Him because of who He is. So what does He expect from me? An obedient heart to obey all His commands, and a commitment to love Him with all my heart and all my soul. (If I truly love Him like that, then obedience shouldn’t be so hard, should it?).
It’s a two-way, totally committed relationship. The Lord is wholly devoted to us, and His longing is for us to return that devotion without reservation. Nothing half-hearted here! Are we ready for commitment to that degree? We ought to be, considering all that Jesus has done for us.
May I Pray For You?
“God, thank You for giving Yourself to us completely. Please give us hearts to love You without reservation in return. Amen.”
Know you are loved,
Grace
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Available wherever Christian books are sold or order your autographed copy here.
Winner of “Devotional Book of 2022” in the Golden Scroll Awards
You’ve got me looking for the word “all” and here is where I found it this morning. Psalm 103:1-2 “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases…v22 Bless the LORD, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul.”
All in all, a pretty great word!
Hi Jean! Yes, this little word is opening up all kinds of new insights for me! Continue keeping your eyes open.