Memorise: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Read: John 21:15-19
15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these? He said to Him, Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.
16 He said to him, Feed My lambs. He said to him again a second time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? He said to Him, Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, Tend My sheep.
17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.
18 Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.
19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.
Bible in one year: Leviticus 1-3, Psalms 119:113-128
AS REVEALED BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE IN TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL
1. The Bible teaches Christians to love God. The Bible also teaches that such love should be expressed in worship and practical service.
2. One of the most important lesson the Bible teaches us in love is that love is unconditional, and that the ultimate test of love sacrifice.
3. When you are genuinely in love, making sacrifices for the one you love will be a thing of pleasure and not a burden.
4. No price is too much to pay for the you love.
5. Sacrifice helps to gauge your love for God. We can say God loves us exceedingly because He was prepared to part withHis only begotten a Son.
6. If you say you love God, you will be ready, like Paul was, to spend and be spent for Him.
SHORT REFLECTION BY THE LIGHT POINTERS
It is said and seen in John 15:13 that there is no greater love than a man laying down his life for his friends. Sacrifice is a symbol of unconditional and genuine love. And when you are able to carry out this sacrifice without second thought or grudges then it’s a proof of true love.For most people (believers and Non believers) Love is easy to profess but the practical aspect of it is difficult. Exhibition of true love between husband and wife, parent and children, siblings, brethren and pastors, leaders etc is a big task for many. Then display of genuine love for our God is such a bigger task.Payment of tithe, obedience to His words and great zeal for the progress of God’s kingdom and work without grudges or laziness is a way of showing Him You love Him unconditionally. May God help us all in Jesus name to love all round unconditionally.
Prayer Point
Father, please help me to fully appreciate Your sacrificial love for me.
Hymn 3
1 Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.
Refrain:
O deeper yet, I pray,
And higher ev’ry day,
And wiser, blessed Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.
2 Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will. [Refrain]
3 Deeper, deeper! tho’ it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow. [Refrain]
4 Deeper, higher, ev’ry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conqu’ror, and in His own image
Perfected at last. [Refrain]
5 Deeper, deeper in the faith of Jesus,
Holy faith and true;
In His pow’r and soul exulting wisdom
Let me peace pursue. [Refrain]
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