Today’s focus text is an addendum to the Gospel of Mark. Why did the early scribes feel the need to add to the Gospel? It was to add motivation, it was a commissioning for the followers of Jesus. Being motivated is important and the best motivation comes from inside. The motivation in the text at first seems like external motivators, believe and receive this reward, but Pastor Chad challenges us to see these rewards as the results of being motivated from the inside by a heart that reflects God’s love for us and all Creation.