Fall in Love!
April 11, 2014//
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John
21:16 (NLT)
21:16 (NLT)
Jesus
repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
What does Jesus mean to you? Is He a moral code of conduct? The path to heaven? A model of goodness? A passion in your life? Were your answers
yes, yes, yes, and kinda? If so, Jesus
might be just a useful tool in your toolbox or a set of rules to be debated.
Without love and passion, Jesus is religion, not life.
yes, yes, yes, and kinda? If so, Jesus
might be just a useful tool in your toolbox or a set of rules to be debated.
Without love and passion, Jesus is religion, not life.
Fall in love with Him! Let Him grab your heart and your senses! Look around at all the gifts God has given us
in nature! The universe reveals His
glory – the beauty, grandeur, power, intricacy, generosity, care… But those gifts aren’t enough. Human nature is to turn away from His
sovereignty, His rule, and want control for ourselves. Even so, He loves us. That’s why Jesus dwelt among us and died to
repair this broken relationship that we continue to break. Day after day God gives us grace – His undeserved
love and forgiveness. Who would do that?
in nature! The universe reveals His
glory – the beauty, grandeur, power, intricacy, generosity, care… But those gifts aren’t enough. Human nature is to turn away from His
sovereignty, His rule, and want control for ourselves. Even so, He loves us. That’s why Jesus dwelt among us and died to
repair this broken relationship that we continue to break. Day after day God gives us grace – His undeserved
love and forgiveness. Who would do that?
Look at the cross. Stare at it.
See those arms spread eternally wide open for you. For
you. Who would love you like
that? Who? Only God could love you into a passionate,
purposeful life filled with His Spirit.
The world might seduce you with temporary pleasure, but only God can
satisfy. Fall in love with Him!
See those arms spread eternally wide open for you. For
you. Who would love you like
that? Who? Only God could love you into a passionate,
purposeful life filled with His Spirit.
The world might seduce you with temporary pleasure, but only God can
satisfy. Fall in love with Him!
This devotion was inspired by the
writing of Ann Voscamp (https://aholyexperience.com/2014/04/why-you-really-have-to-keep-falling-in-love/)
and Paul Tripp (https://paultripp.com/articles/posts/fall-in-love-again).
writing of Ann Voscamp (https://aholyexperience.com/2014/04/why-you-really-have-to-keep-falling-in-love/)
and Paul Tripp (https://paultripp.com/articles/posts/fall-in-love-again).
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