Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
Hebrews 7:25 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/heb.7.25/2646
Category: Love
Devotion to God…. let us lay aside every encumbrance that so EASILY (emphasis added), besets us. (Heb 12)
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!
Deuteronomy 6:4 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/deu.6.4/571
This is what Jesus said to Peter about love devotion to God, in John 21.
15 So when they had a finished breakfast, Jesus *said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “Tend c My lambs.”†‡ 16 He *said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” He *said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He *said to him, “ a Shepherd My sheep.” 17 He *said to him the third time , “Simon, son of John, do you 1 love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him a the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus *said to him, “ c Tend My sheep. †
18 “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger , you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go.”† 19 Now this He said, a signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He *said to him, “ Follow Me!”
Let’s keep it simple. Jesus said, Love God, & Love People! Let me know how it goes for you today, or even if you were the recipient!
And He said to him, ” ‘ you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart , and with all your soul , and with all your mind .’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘ you shall love your neighbor as yourself .’
Matthew 22:37-39 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.22.37-39.NASB
Love one another! Go out and Love on someone today, cause God Loves YOU!
And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.
2 John 1:6 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/2jn.1.6.NASB
Beware of the legalism, that can so easily come upon us. God wants a changed heart, that compels us from within, to honor God, not some self righteous, me oriented, do good mentality that checks a box off. Jesus as God, showed us the Love, compassion and devotion to the Father, that he deserves, and we should desire. Thank you Jesus, for giving us your spirit, to help, and guide us, in our path.
For I delight in loyalty rather than sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.6.6.NASB
There is no way we can do this, without being filled with the Holy spirit. Our own sinful nature, will battle against us when we try this in our on strength. When we have an attitude of gratitude of Gods Grace, it changes us, to do what seems like the impossible. Thank you Jesus.
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 5:44 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/mat.5.44/5764
No Fear: Notice…….it is not in our own strength, it is a strength, that comes from above. It is a hope and faith, that puts our fate, in the hands of a loving and merciful God.
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/isa.12.2/307
This was a response from God, for being outwardly religious, but inwardly wicked. All our hearts are inherently wicked, but Jesus sent his spirit, and his word, to help us change our hearts. If our hearts are changed, then our actions will overflow with pure motives. This would be a great life verse, don’t you think? God Bless, Alan
Lord, may our WALK, match our TALK, today, as we serve you, and those around us. Hope you all have a blessed day.
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
EPHESIANS 5:1-2 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/eph.5.1-2/36075
I want you to stop and think about this, with me for a minute. Jesus’s way, is not the world’s way. We are called to Love our enemies, not destroy and overcome, like the worldly view. We overcome with Love and Compassion, just as Jesus did. Think about an enemy, or someone you are at war (there is strife of some sort) with right now. Show compassion and love to them, but don’t do it to get something. Do it because that is how Jesus did it. The rest is not up to us. God Bless you today.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
LUKE 6:36 NASB
https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/luk.6.36/420
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