I have
been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in
me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
“For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever
believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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The
Greek word for unconditional, unfailing, and self-sacrificing love is agape.
Love is of great importance to Jesus. So much so that He decided to willingly
offer His own life to save others. He left His kingdom for a period of time to
be here on earth despite the humiliating death that He knew was waiting. Do you
understand what sacrifice that was? Luke 22: 27 says, For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the
one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as
one who serves. Jesus the King of kings became a servant. Jesus
forsook himself and all that heaven represented to Him for about 33 years. Just
for you. Just for me. Hallelujah!
As
great as His coming and dying was, it wasn't enough for Jesus. He could have
easily lived in waiting for His death but He chose to heal the sick, feed the
poor, and drive out demons. He even raises the widow's son from the dead. His
compassionate and loving heart had and still has no limit. My dear friend, God
loves you so dearly. His heart's desire is to live in yours. He gave His best
(His life) as substitution for yours. He deserves you devotion. He deserves to
have complete control of your heart. There is nothing more precious than the
gift of love and in this world we strive for it. We look for it in all the
wrong places and yet the "agape" kind of love that Jesus is offering
is available to all who wants to receive it, and this is not the kind of love
that make us weak in the knees. It is, however, the kind that builds you up and
transforms your life. This is the kind of love worth finding.
Would
you give Jesus your heart today? He is longing to be in your life. He wants a
relationship with you. He says that He would not turn you away. Here
I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens
the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation
3:20
And
Father, I grateful I am for your love! Thank you for seeking me when I
voluntarily hide from you. Thank for the sacrifice at Calvary. I honor you and
praise you for only you are holy and only are worthy and only you are God
Praise
the Lord!
