October 7: Through the Bible, from James McFerrin, Fayetteville, AR church of Christ. Remain in My Love—Obey! I loved you like the Father loved me. Now continue in my love. I have obeyed my Fathers commands, and I continue in his love. In the same way, if you obey my commands, you will continue in my love. — John 15:9-10 (ERV) Key Thought: When a little child is disciplined for playing in the road or walking on railroad tracks, they see the discipline as painful, unnecessary, and limiting. They dont want limitations. However, if they could understand the danger and the parents desire to protect them, they would see that discipline as loving. A parent calls on a child to obey because obedience protects and blesses that child. Likewise, when Jesus asks us to obey, lets not see it as something onerous, burdensome, and limiting. Instead, lets see Jesus command, and our obedience to that command, as the protection of a loving Savior trying to safeguard, bless, and care for his younger beloved brothers and sisters. When we obey Jesus, we remain under the protection of his love rather than the danger of our rebellion! Todays Prayer: Almighty God, your ways are not my ways. Your understanding is way beyond my understanding. So I trust that when you call me to obey, you do so because of your protective love. Please know that I will do my best to obey both you and your Son in order to show you my love in return. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Share on Facebook | Discuss this Devotional The Thoughts and Prayers for What Jesus Did! are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to [email protected].
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:58:42 +0000
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