Over and over again I keep revisiting Jesus' Love for me and the significance of the Cross. Why? Because I believe that this is the unbreakable link between me and God. At the Cross Jesus married me to the Father in pure perfect holy blood. And I desire to comprehend the fullness of that perfect beautiful Love that is available for me. I don't believe anyone or anything can ever offer me love soo absolutely true, beautiful, and awe-inspiring... God truly is an exciting wonder...
The Full Measure of Jesus' Love was captured in John 14-15 this morning while I was digging in the word. The Holy Spirit directed me to see that Jesus gave us 3 very important things:
1) LOVE COMMANDMENT: He demonstrated His version of LOVE to the apostles by washing their feet. He served. Afterward, Jesus tells His disciples "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you MUST love one another" (John 13:34). Here I believe that Jesus is reminding me that to love his way is to humble myself before others, to be of service, to be selfless, and to CHOOSE to Love others. The word MUST tells me that it is not up for discussion, more of an expectation. As an obedient daughter who seeks to Have Jesus glorified in and through me, I MUST choose to Love at all times. As always, much of my discipleship process is much easier said than done. But God has been faithful to move me from glory to glory over the years. I may not yet be there to fully demonstrate and walk in love at all times, but I'm not where I used to be...so Praise God :-D
2) His name "JESUS": The Son of God gave us FREE USE of His name. "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring Glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."(John 14:13-14) WOW!!! I see it like a credit card that I never have to pay back. And I love my shopping...though not as much in these times, lol...Every day I wake up the balance of this credit card has already been paid off in FULL!!!...That's exciting!!! But...just as credit cards come with rules or "terms" so does having access to Jesus' name come with conditions. First, His name is to be used by HIS Children, HIS Chosen ones, those who are His followers. He does not answer those who's hearts have evil motives. Secondly, we are allowed to ask and He will do "it"...according to His purpose and for the glory of GOD... Oftentimes, myself included, we see things and desire a particular outcome, but it may not necessarily be the same plan God has for that particular situation to play out... He is faithful to keep us and protect us, but God's WILL was what Jesus came to do and did, which is why everything He asked of the Father was given Him.
Through Jesus' name I realize that I also have full assurance aka peace. " Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27). This is my assurance and strength that in the midst of anything I have access to His peace. The very peace that kept Him together, when He was captured. Even when He was questioned by the authorities of this world, Jesus boldly stood up, declaring God's truth, representing His Father. Jesus knew who He was, to whom He belonged to, and that He was doing His Father's will....Jesus is awesome!!!! He did not waver. Even being tortured, Jesus had peace, even when the cross was brought, He had peace. He carried it with Him and was nailed on it...He did not struggle or try to run. He stood still, at peace....Amazing....
3) HOLY SPIRIT: "The Spirit of Truth"....Another amazing present. Jesus left us the wonderful counselor who lives in us. It's incredible to think that Jesus' Spirit dwells in me...Wow...As a guide, to "teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26) Like an internal compass you direct me. Teach me, mold me, convict me, direct me.
Thank you Jesus for loving me soo much that You not only died for me at the cross, but You gave me direction, Your name, and Your Holy Spirit to walk through this world. Though I'm in the world, I'm no longer of the world. I have been born again. I am a new creation. I am Yours. I have a new identity (Galatians 5:16:26). Jesus make me more worthy of Your Love. Cleanse me of all unrighteousness. Grant me strength to choose to Love always regardless of the situation, to believe in the Power of Your name that is mine to use, and to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. Be glorified in my life so that the Father may be glorified by Your name. Thank You God for orchestrating the perfect marriage of me to You. To You, God Almighty, I give all my praise, all glory, and all credit. In Jesus' name I pray and thank You. Amen
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