Simple Truth

The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept." The simplest lesson however is different. It is found in John 14. Over and over in this chapter Jesus tells His disciples this one simple truth: If they love Him, obey His commands. If they love Him, obey His commands. It seems like everyday someone tells me they are a Christian. I find myself wanting to say, "Seriously?" as I watch them not obey His commands. I think to myself about all the things Christ has done for me and realize all I have to do is obey His commands. That's it! Yet I realize there are days when that small task is apparently impossible. If we love Him, we obey His commands. If we love Him, we at least try...