Devotion for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

“When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions” (Mark 12:34).

Having the right knowledge and understanding the principles are fine, but it is only when one enters the love relationship that one begins the journey of becoming like Christ.  More than an intellectual exercise, one becomes a child again and is reared in the way of eternal love.  This is the process of becoming.  What we will be we do not know, but we do know that we shall become like Christ.

Lord, I have taken the intellectual steps, but there are many times when I settle upon this and do not take the actual steps of learning how to love.  Guide me in the steps You know I need to take.  Help me so that I progress to the place where I fully abide in You, knowing that You are abiding in me.  Minister to the whole of me and keep me with You now and forever.

Come, Holy Spirit, and minister to me where You know I need help.  Guide me away from the ways of this world and its self-seeking.  Take me to the place where I learn to love You and my neighbor as You prompt me.  Through all that I experience, help me to understand that it is not what I feel, but what You are doing that is important.  Lead me all the days of my life.  Amen.