The Strength of One

Perfect wisdom comes from God. Throughout history, God has given knowledge and understanding to those whom He chose to give voice to His message; today nothing has changed and tomorrow be no different – because perfect wisdom does not change.

This morning, pastor unfolded a passage of Scripture found in Deuteronomy 6: 5-9. In this particular passage, God was commanding Israel to love Him with all heart, soul and strength, from morning to night, in everything they did, and to teach their children about Him. His command was given to Israel as one – one nation – one people – one heart, one soul, and one mind.

People say: “there is strength in numbers”. I don’t believe that to be true. In reality, throughout the Bible – the Old and New Testaments – the Word of God teaches that true Strength is found in One. Those who unite as one have far more strength to love than the many who love but are divided. Those who individually and collectively unite first with God, in heart and soul, love and serve in the Strength of One; this is perfect wisdom.

“And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, ‘Which commandment is the most important of all?’ Jesus answered, ‘The most important is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these.’" Mark 12:28-31 ESV.