God has given us hundreds of promises in His Word. "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." "Fear not for I am with thee." "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." "He careth for you." "the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoeverthou goest." But what if God had only given us the death of His Son for the redemption of our souls from everlasting torment? Wouldn't that be enough?
Consider all that Christ suffered for us. The physical torture: the beating, the scourging, the tearing of skin and muscle, the slaps in the face, the spit, the nails, the thorns, the weight of the cross after such abuse. The emotional suffering: the betrayal, the denial, the mockery, the loneliness, the fear. The spiritual anguish: the bearing of the sin of the whole world (especially mine), the turn of His Father's face from Him.
Wouldn't all that alone be enough for me to love Him with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength for the rest of my earthly life and all through eternity? Wouldn't that be enough for me to serve Him all my days even if there were no other promises? Wouldn't that be enough?
Only fear the LORD, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.
I Samuel 12:24
