The Outworking of Love

“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NKJV)

May 22^nd – 31^st

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 22^nd – 31^st Daily Bible Reading

22. Psalm 63-65; 1 Samuel 11-12

23. Psalm 66-68; 1 Samuel 13-14

24. Psalm 69-70; 1 Samuel 15-17

25. Psalm 71-72; 1 Samuel 18-19

26. Psalm 73-75; 1 Samuel 20-21

27. Psalm 76-77;  1 Samuel 22-23

28. Psalm 78; 1 Samuel 24-25

29. Psalm 79-80; 1 Samuel 26-27

30. Psalm 81-83; 1 Samuel 28

31. Psalm 84-86; 1 Samuel 29

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day. 

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year. 

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