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 really enjoy working until I feel very fatigued. It is at this time that I am able to give myself in sacrificial love to my wife and family. There have been times when I have felt totally exhausted and forced myself to do something for Joyce that really challenged me.
As I reflect on these times, I realized that sacrificial love has produced the most joyful times in our marriage. It has given 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 is 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.”
This 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?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil