Piglet wanted to know the details of love; the mechanics of it, what makes it up, the logistics and the science. Break it down, see how it is made up.
Pooh was more emotional, maybe a bit romantic - you just feel it. It isn't about knowing in your head, it is about knowing in your heart.
Loving God needs a bit of Piglet and a bit of Pooh. A strong relationship is based on emotional needs being met, often with passionate emotions. A more powerful relationship is based on understanding and wisdom.
Jesus knew that a powerful relationship with God needed not just your heart and mind, but also your soul - but A A Milne didn't give us a character for the soul interpretation of love.
These words are from the mouth of Jesus -‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind'.
Once you have thought about if you love God with a passion and searching to learn more about Him, ask yourself if you love him with your very being. Your very soul. Right down in the core of who you are.
Jesus was probably drawing on these words from Deuteronomy - "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength".
So once you know your love for God is true, in your head, heart and soul - add to that all your strength. And did you even know how strong you are?
"Our bones are actually stronger than concrete. A piece of matchbox-sized human bone can support a nine tonne weight. That’s four times more than concrete can support. You’re a superhero and you didn’t even know it."(taken from www.virginmedia.com).
That is some serious strength. A love made of superhero strength, wisdom, soul and passion. That is some love. That is the love God has for you, but do you have it for God?
Bible verses are from Matthew 27:37 & Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus geeks.
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