"Just tell me what you want!" is every husband's plea at some point in marriage. As simple minded creatures it’s often difficult for us men to understand the signals our wives are sending. One book describes it as speaking two languages, Martian and Venutian. Wouldn't it be easier if our wives would translate their words into our native cave man language? Actually, the translation is available, but we seldom listen.

Moses asked that same question of God in a little different format. Instead of “just tell me what you want” Moses asked "What does Jehovah your God ask of you?" and then immediately gave the answer (Deuteronomy 10:12-13).

First we must fear God. Do you realize the simplicity of that statement? Fear means to be afraid, to be overwhelmed by the power and majesty of the Creator. Fear, properly applied, leads to walking in His ways and keeping His commandments. This is where we often prove we have no fear - because we refuse to obey. Many call themselves followers of Christ, and claim to love Him, but reject the whole idea of the need to obey. We need to learn that obedience leads to love and love leads to obedience (Deuteronomy 10:12-13; John 14:15; 15:10; 1 John 2:5). God has told us what He wants. Will we listen?