John 13:34 (AMP)
- Love... It's something that we all want and all need.
- Everyone is searching for it.
- But does that describe you?
- Don't think of someone else right now, think about yourself.
- Do you love?
- Do you love the same way that Christ loved?
- How much did He love?
- His love was so great that He gave His life.
- He laid down His life for those who hated Him.
- For those who mocked Him and His ways.
- He gave everthing He could give!
- Why?
- So that those who did not know what real love was, would have a chance to experience Real Love.
- John 15:13 says. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
- Jesus says that this kind of Love should be the defining characteristic of His followers.
- So if you are a follower of Jesus, does this describe you?
- Are you willing do whatever it takes to love like Jesus loved?
- It’s a command NOT a suggestion.
- Love, “Just as I have loved you.”, He said.
- "Just As”
- John 13:35 goes on to say, "“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.””
- The world around you will see that your love is different.
- It's not like anything they've seen before.
- It's not focused on getting anything back.
- It's not taking, it's giving.
- No strings attached.
- It's Not - "I will love you, if..."
- It Is - "I will love you because that's what I am."
- I am defined by love.
- That describes me so that's what I do.
- Can that be you today?
- Can you love without expectations?
- Can you love without getting anything in return?
- Can you?
- Will you?
- Have a great Monday!