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OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

John 14:21 (NLT)

21 Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”

John 14:23-24 (NLT)

23 Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them. 24 Anyone who doesn’t love me will not obey me. And remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I believe that one of the main reasons that our world is in such bad shape today with crime, hatred, murder and ill-will is because many have chosen to do their own thing, and follow their personal desires, always looking out for number one – self. If we truly love Jesus, then we will follow His commandments, follow His will, practice His teachings and follow His example. When we don’t follow this principle, we are identified in verse 24 as not loving Jesus. Where am I at today? Which side of the pendulum do I fall on dear Jesus? What about you friend? I am seeking identity with Christ, and in this passage I am reminded that a major part of fulfilling this goal is to prove my love for Him by following His commands and honestly obeying all that is taught in His Word. With God’s help we can do it friend! Every day we find ways to show our love to our spouse, or those that mean a lot to us here on this earth. Won’t you join me in recommitting ourselves to also proving our love for Jesus by not only learning His Word, but also being obedient to all that He teaches us through His Word? Friend, obedience is how our love is measured for Jesus!

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father You proved Your love for us by sacrificing Your very own son at Calvary so that we may have eternal life with You in glory. You have reminded us of what is necessary to prove our love for You. Today, as I recommit myself to following Your will and way, with ever increasing faith I must also seek Your power, Your wisdom, Your strength and the will power to overcome the wishes and desires of my earthly friends who may otherwise tend to pull me down and hold me back from becoming more like You. In sincerity I seek Your hand upon my life this day, so that I may gain new strength to follow Your every command, in spite of the worldly influences to do otherwise. Please touch the hearts of those that may read this today so that they too may also catch a glimpse of what You desire from them.

 

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