August 13, 2009 The Greatest Sacrifice
Today’s Bible Reading: Jeremiah 13, 14, 15; John 15
Scripture Focus:
John 15:12–13 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
Observation:
This commandment is at once simple and hard. To love someone is the greatest act of self sacrifice, because you do what’s best for them. We don’t like to give up our rights, our comfort, to do something for someone, but that is the greatest test of our love.
Application:
I’m not very good at self sacrifice, I’m afraid, but I can start by asking God who I can show love to and how.
Prayer:
Father God, you have shown me unbridled love! Teach me how to love others as you have loved me.
