[God...made a lasting mark through
the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews 13:20 MSG
During
this season of reflection and renewal, join me, and let's explore the visible
evidence that identifies us as faithful followers of Jesus. Can others see
Jesus in our lives? ~ Donna Oswalt]
"This is My commandment, that you love
one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that
one lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:12-13 NASB
Jesus models sacrificial
love and expects us to love like He loves. The verse most people quote from the
New Testament is John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He sent His
only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life. This
sacrifice of God is the greatest example of love. 1 John 3:16 reminds - We
know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; we ought to lay down our
lives for the brethren.
Scripture tells us over
and over to love God, to love with our whole heart, to love one another. It
also reminds us not to love the world or the things of the world. Love comes
from God, and we know how to love because God loves us. If we love, God abides
with us. Genuine, sincere love marks the heart of a Christian. For us today, to lay down our lives for another can mean that we simply postpone an errand, decide to skip a movie, or lay down any personal agenda to help another in need.
- What is your favorite Scripture about love?
- Have you ever put down your own life moments to lift up another"? What did you do?
Father, love sounds so right and feels so
good, but sometimes it is so hard to do. Touch my eyes to see others as you see
them. Help me love like You love. - dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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