God’s greatest desires for us
If one removes all preconceived notions of Christianity, all
religious traditions, all ordinances, and all rituals, the essence of one's
faith would be reduced to what God truly desires from us; to believe in Him,
and to learn of Him. How can we know this? Well, the Word of God tells us,
1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
The bare essential of this scripture is like two other passages
where God reveals the simplicity of His love and desire for us.
In Isa 1:11-14, God expresses that He is not interested in
sacrifices of animals or blood offerings. He questions why the people feel the
need to worship Him in this way and states that these ceremonies hold no
meaning for Him. Additionally, God expresses His dislike for assemblies, festivals,
and holidays, finding them burdensome and tiresome. All God wanted is the
hearts of His people to believe in Him, turn from their evil ways, find His heart,
and love Him.
