LOVE ‘TIL IT HURTS! – 1 John 4:10-11 Devotional
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LOVE ‘TIL IT HURTS!
1 John 4:10-11 – Devotional
1 John 4:10-11
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
I remember a few years back when I really enjoyed working until I felt very fatigued. It was at times like these that I was able to give myself in sacrificial love to my wife and family. There were times when I felt totally exhausted and forced myself to do something for Joyce that really challenged me.
As I reflect on those times, I realize that sacrificial love produced the most joyful times in our marriage. It gave me a feeling of truly demonstrating my love that is far more than mere words. At the same time, it has made Joyce feel that she was cherished and adored.
Sacrificial love is not an option, especially for husbands. In Ephesians 5:25, husbands are commanded: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.”
Sacrificial love is not restricted to husbands. To live a Christ-like life means that each of us must give freely of ourselves with no thought of return. It is giving unselfishly in the same manner that Christ has given Himself for us.
How would you rate your level of sacrificial love?
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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