This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for one another.
1 John 3:16 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
Time to reflect
- Recognize the depth of love that Jesus demonstrated by laying down His life for us.
- Understand that we are called to follow Christ’s example and be willing to lay down our lives for others.
- Be open to sacrificially giving of your time, resources, or desires to meet the needs of others.
- Seek opportunities to demonstrate Christ-like love in your relationships and interactions with others.
- Pray for a heart that is willing to love sacrificially, just as Christ has loved us.
Prayer Of The Day
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the incredible love that Jesus demonstrated by laying down His life for us. Help us to understand the depth of this love and to follow Christ’s example by being willing to lay down our lives for others. Teach us to love sacrificially, giving of our time, resources, and desires to meet the needs of those around us. Open our eyes to the opportunities You provide for us to demonstrate Your love to others, and give us the courage and compassion to act upon them. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Reflect on the incredible love that Jesus demonstrated by laying down His life for you.
- Seek ways to follow Christ’s example by being willing to lay down your life for others, whether through acts of service, kindness, or sacrifice.
- Be intentional about giving of your time, resources, and desires to meet the needs of others.
- Pray for opportunities to demonstrate Christ-like love in your relationships and interactions with others.
- Share the story of Jesus’ sacrificial love with others, as a testimony of God’s love at work in your life.
Today Wisdom
1 John 3:16 provides a powerful reminder of the depth of God’s love for us, as demonstrated through Jesus’ willingness to lay down His life. As believers, we are called to follow Christ’s example and love others sacrificially. By doing so, we not only honor God but also bring hope and transformation to those around us.
