Devotion 1/27, He died for all
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
The love that Christ has for us compels us toward a life that is lived for Him. When we stop and truly consider all that Jesus left in heaven to come to this wicked world to redeem us to God, how could we not be fixated on Him and ready to obey His Word in every aspect of our lives?
What motivates you to do what you do? What drives you to accomplish, to achieve, and to pursue even more? Paul said that love was his compelling force. What would happen in our lives if love was truly THE compelling factor in our motivation and behavior? What if our desire to love those who do not know Jesus’ saving grace became our all-consuming concern out of love? He died so that it would be! Let’s not disappoint him.
Father God, please be with me as I seek to allow love to be my primary compelling motivation in life. I want to show Jesus my love and appreciation for all that he has done to save me. I want to live for Jesus so others know he is Lord of my life. I want my words and life to show his love to others so they can truly experience it and come to know him. Please bless me as I pursue this goal. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Lord, you are my Mighty Warrior. You never abandon us through our troubled times, you are always with us. I pray for resolve to stay focused on you and strength to live a life that honors you and your kingdom in all I say and do. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen
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