Toward us:
“Jesus loves me.” Say it to yourself. And will you please remember this: Even when you’ve
gone home, you’re alone, nobody’s around, the sun has gone down, your mind begins to play
tricks on you, and the enemy says, “You can’t believe that.” Believe it. Say it to yourself. You
have never told yourself more truth than you have in those three words. —Chuck Swindoll
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (KJV)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:13-16 (KJV)
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8 (KJV)
Here’s a video that you might enjoy:
“If You Believe in Jesus, You Might Want to Watch This Video Right Away,” by Lion of Judah.
Our Love Toward God
Lord, I admit I am a sinner. I need and want Your forgiveness. I accept Your death as the penalty for my sin, and recognize that Your mercy and grace is a gift You offer to me because of Your great love, not based on anything I have done. Cleanse me and make me Your child. By faith I receive You into my heart as the Son of God and as Savior and Lord of my life. From now on, help me live for You, with You in control. In Your precious name, Amen (From Crosswalk.com)
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Repent and Believe:
Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:14-15 (KJV)
Get to know Him and His voice by reading His word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (KJV)
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (KJV)
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. John 10:3-5 (KJV)
Pray ~ Spend time with Him
Adoration ~ Contrition ~ Thankfulness ~ Supplication ~ Meditation ~ Listen
Trust and Obey (From InTouchMinistries.org, Daily Devotions)
Joshua needed God’s guidance as he faced one of the most crucial moments of his life. He already knew the outcome of the battle against Jericho since the Lord had promised him success. The specific strategy God gave him, however, was so atypical that it must have made his jaw drop. But despite any concern they may have felt, Joshua and the entire army believed the Lord and followed the unusual plan to the letter.
Although we won’t face that exact situation, there will be times when obedience to God’s Word will be a challenge because it goes against our natural reasoning. Therefore, we hesitate, rationalize, or make excuses why we can’t possibly do what He says. For example, consider these commands:
- Don’t be anxious about anything, but pray about everything (Phil. 4:6).
- Forgive one another just as God in Christ forgave you (Eph. 4:32).
- Fix your hope, not on the uncertainty of riches but on God (1 Timothy 6:17).
- Consider it joy when you encounter trials (James 1:2).
Just as Joshua’s instructions didn’t seem reasonable, these directives don’t always make sense to us either, but God insists they’re for our good. It’s our job to trust His wisdom and obey.”
Here are some videos that you might enjoy: Loving God, by Dr. Charles Stanley, How to Receive God’s Forgiveness, by Dr. Charles Stanley, “I’ve made mistakes and don’t feel connected to God,” by Dr. Charles Stanley
Love One Another:
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 1 John 4:7-9 (KJV)
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35 (KJV)
Love like Jesus. (A video by Above Inspiration).
Notes/Disclaimers:
*”ASV” refers to the American Standard Version of the Bible and “KJV” refers to the King James Version of the Bible, both of which are in the public domain. Links are to the New International Version on BibleGateway.com.
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