Moses pleads with YHWH to let him cross the Jordan—and hears a firm “No.” Instead, he is told to strengthen Joshua and to teach the people to listen, love, and obey. Isaiah welcomes foreigners and eunuchs who join themselves to YHWH. Jesus answers a question about eternal life with the story of a Samaritan who acts like a neighbor, then teaches His followers to pray to the Father who loves to give good gifts. Loving God with all our heart means trusting Him when He says “No,” and letting that trust overflow in costly love.