“This is My commandment, that you love one
another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NKJV)
May 22nd
– 31st
Scripture
Reading: John 15:12-13; 1 John 3:16; Psalm 103
The Outworking
of Love
In times of war it is hard to fathom that military personnel are
moving forward against an enemy because they are driven by love. That
truly sounds crazy, doesn't it? However, when these actions are lined up
with the scriptures it makes perfect sense.
The “outworking
of love” is the driving force in defeating an evil enemy by rescuing and
protecting the injured. Their goal is to
liberate the helpless and captives from the wicked. Many who have fought
for this cause have lost their lives in the process. In scriptures, Jesus tells us the significance
of such a sacrifice.
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay
down one’s life for his friends." (John 15:13 NKJV)
Christ our
Savior is the ultimate example of sacrificial love. At Calvary He gave His life so that we would
not only be saved (freed and liberated) from our sins, but that we might live
eternally with Him as children of a Living God.
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for
us.
And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
(1 John 3:16 NKJV)
As we honor those who have served our nation this Memorial Day, with
thanksgiving let us also memorialize the sacrifice of our Savior. Let us not forget all the benefits we have
gained through salvation, by the outworking of Christ's love to those who
believe. (jw/cw)
“… Let us not forget all of His benefits.” (Psalm 103:2b)
May 22nd – 31st Daily Bible Reading
*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day.
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