“And walk in
love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” (Ephesians 5:2 NKJ)
love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a
sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” (Ephesians 5:2 NKJ)
O love of God, it is
so pure.
so pure.
It lingers long and
does endure.
does endure.
He does not change,
I do not pine.
I do not pine.
His love shall ever
more be mine.
more be mine.
He laid down his
life for his friends.
life for his friends.
There is no greater
love than this.
love than this.
He is my friend and
I am his.
I am his.
My life his command
superintends.
superintends.
Life can be so
frustrating. Our patience is tested as life vexes our spirits. Then we are
jerked up short as some disappointment disrupts life. But perhaps we are
reminded that our personal preferences do not drive this world.
frustrating. Our patience is tested as life vexes our spirits. Then we are
jerked up short as some disappointment disrupts life. But perhaps we are
reminded that our personal preferences do not drive this world.
“Greater love
has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My
friends if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:13-14 NKJ). Boy, I am
glad he calls me “friend!” With a friend like him, I am not afraid of
any enemy.
has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My
friends if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:13-14 NKJ). Boy, I am
glad he calls me “friend!” With a friend like him, I am not afraid of
any enemy.
His commands set
aside our self-centered attitude and behaviors. His commands point us to follow
his example. And that may sound impossible, yet we tend to focus on what we
can’t do. But remember that we are no longer enslaved by the unloving, selfish
power of sin. We are liberated by his love and into a loving relationship with
him. Our love for him directs our choices and all possibilities!
aside our self-centered attitude and behaviors. His commands point us to follow
his example. And that may sound impossible, yet we tend to focus on what we
can’t do. But remember that we are no longer enslaved by the unloving, selfish
power of sin. We are liberated by his love and into a loving relationship with
him. Our love for him directs our choices and all possibilities!
Christ strengthens
our patience and empowers our love, even in those vexing times. Now, his
enduring love sustains us to obey and do his will.
our patience and empowers our love, even in those vexing times. Now, his
enduring love sustains us to obey and do his will.
Dear Father, thank
you for your never-ending love. Empower us to celebrate your love by obeying
your every command. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for your never-ending love. Empower us to celebrate your love by obeying
your every command. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Celebrate your
liberty to love and obey today,
liberty to love and obey today,