Making it real
1:1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 6:20 For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.
Now, read 1 Cor 6 from the beginning.
I’m learning that John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” is NOT about conditional love, which is how I’ve read it all my life.
I don’t have to prove my love for Jesus. He died for me, regardless of how I respond.
Keeping His commandments is simply a RESULT of my love for Him. This is a game changer for my walk with Christ and my mission on this earth. I want more of Jesus in my life. It’s just that simple.
This daily devotional is paying off far more than the few moments of slumber I miss. Being a better witness for Jesus’ love is worth skipping that second bowl of raisin bran or the big blob of peanut butter with honey that I love to snack on. Y’all seldom, if ever, see me eat but you will begin to see my body’s response.
This is just like our walk with Christ: People seldom will see us in prayer or with our nose in The Word but they will see us exhibiting fruit of The Spirit and love for our neighbors.
Father, I’m learning to follow You. I’m learning to love You more! Please continue to replace my fleshly desire with more love for You!