The Law!

For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is fulfilled in one precept, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, you shall have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit].” GALATIANS 5:14 AMP

God is very interested in human relationships. In fact, I believe he created each human being complete in himself/herself but ensured that full complement is found in healthy, mutually benefitting relationships. His word also backs up this fact, as throughout recorded history, the lineage of man is perpetuated by relationships, such as marriage. It shows that God places great importance on relationships, and today's extract also emphasizes that.

Over 6,000 rules and regulations were given by God to Moses, whilst the children of Israel were journeying to the Promised land. Many of them touched on human relationships, and also on connection with God. Today's extract says that the whole law on human relationships is fulfilled in just one instruction: LOVE. Sounds ordinary, but in truth, very fundamental. If I am asked not to steal, not to covet, to help the animal of my enemy, at the heart of such instructions is love. I can't truly love someone and not seek his/her good. I can't love someone and not seek what's good for the person. Christ himself laid down the perfect example for us, and we will do well to walk in his steps, if truly we claim him as our father.

Take stock today: do I truly fulfil God's law on love as he has instructed? His time of favour is here.