Verses:
John 17 : 20 - 26
My thoughts about the verses:
To be a true follower of Christ you must show love. There are times in our life that no matter how hard we try to show love to others we find it difficult. There are people in our life that have hurt us. That caused undue pain and suffering. Yet, we are to love them with the same love God loves us.
I just want to point out that Jesus showed love that outshines any that we can give. To go to your death so others may live is a sacrifice that shows true love. Jesus is not asking this from his followers. What he asks is that his followers share the love they have received. We are to share the truth so that others may find the love that we have found.
One of my favorite songs when I was a kid was "Climb, Climb up Sunshine Mountain." The message is that if you take and place your care in God you heart will be warmed. You are to turn from sin and the doubt you feel and rely on God. The wonderful love of God will feel you with comfort and peace. You will walk in the sunlight of love.
We need to understand that Climbing the mountains of life can be very difficult. If people have hurt you in the past we often want to build barriers between them. Where would we be if Jesus had turned his back on those that ran and hid? Where would we be if God decided not to send Jesus because the people of the world were not showing God love? See God loved us way before we loved God. So Jesus is a gift of love not an instrument of judgment or punishment.
Jesus prayed to God that those that the believers would become a united group. We are to be an example of love. Therefor we should work together with other groups in our communities that love God. God did not start denominations. God only gave us the true love shown through the death of Jesus. We need to work with other believers to lead people to God. There are enough people in the world that need to hear the saving power of Jesus's love. So do not build barriers among other believers. If the other groups do not join you do not return their disdain. Instead show them love so that they may know that you are truly of Christ.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for Love. We thank you for the sacrificial lamb that was sent to make us free. Dear God we ask that you help us show others love. Help us break the barriers that people place between us. Help us unite with like believers so the world can truly experience love. Dear God we desire to follow your example and we ask that you use us to be a witness of love to the world. In your Holy name we pray. Amen
Questions:
have you said yes to God's love? Are you willing to put the things of the world behind you and connect with God? Are you living the life God desires? What do you need to do today to help someone feel the love of God?
My thoughts about the verses:
To be a true follower of Christ you must show love. There are times in our life that no matter how hard we try to show love to others we find it difficult. There are people in our life that have hurt us. That caused undue pain and suffering. Yet, we are to love them with the same love God loves us.
I just want to point out that Jesus showed love that outshines any that we can give. To go to your death so others may live is a sacrifice that shows true love. Jesus is not asking this from his followers. What he asks is that his followers share the love they have received. We are to share the truth so that others may find the love that we have found.
One of my favorite songs when I was a kid was "Climb, Climb up Sunshine Mountain." The message is that if you take and place your care in God you heart will be warmed. You are to turn from sin and the doubt you feel and rely on God. The wonderful love of God will feel you with comfort and peace. You will walk in the sunlight of love.
We need to understand that Climbing the mountains of life can be very difficult. If people have hurt you in the past we often want to build barriers between them. Where would we be if Jesus had turned his back on those that ran and hid? Where would we be if God decided not to send Jesus because the people of the world were not showing God love? See God loved us way before we loved God. So Jesus is a gift of love not an instrument of judgment or punishment.
Jesus prayed to God that those that the believers would become a united group. We are to be an example of love. Therefor we should work together with other groups in our communities that love God. God did not start denominations. God only gave us the true love shown through the death of Jesus. We need to work with other believers to lead people to God. There are enough people in the world that need to hear the saving power of Jesus's love. So do not build barriers among other believers. If the other groups do not join you do not return their disdain. Instead show them love so that they may know that you are truly of Christ.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for Love. We thank you for the sacrificial lamb that was sent to make us free. Dear God we ask that you help us show others love. Help us break the barriers that people place between us. Help us unite with like believers so the world can truly experience love. Dear God we desire to follow your example and we ask that you use us to be a witness of love to the world. In your Holy name we pray. Amen
Questions:
have you said yes to God's love? Are you willing to put the things of the world behind you and connect with God? Are you living the life God desires? What do you need to do today to help someone feel the love of God?
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