And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood Revelation 1:5 WEB."Jesus loves me. This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong."
Many of us learned these words when we were kids. They are so simple, but yet today, so forgotten. It is easy to stray from this simple fact that the entire Christian walk is based on and slip into a life of cold legalism.
Leaders who have lost sight of Jesus begin to use religion to control the behavior of the people. The love of Jesus is replaced with keeping a set of rules. Each denomination has its own custom set tailored by them. They begin to teach the traditions of men and focus on things they dislike instead of Jesus Christ.
The truth of the matter: Jesus Christ loves us so much that He shed His own blood to pay for our sins on the cross at Calvary. We simply ask for His forgiveness, change our ways, and try to not do it again.
Sure, you should try and live right, but He will help us. Jesus said that if you love Me, you will keep My commandments (John 14:15). One of His commandments was to love one another (John 13:34). If you do this one right, you will fulfill the rest of them automatically.
Today you may have many problems, but not being loved by Him isn't one of them. Accept the fact that Jesus loves you and that His forgiveness is for you as well as others. Accept Jesus, for we are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me, and yes, I will love others.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me strip away the complex and allow me to see the simple truth of the Gospel. I believe that You love me, and I love You. I want to walk with You hand in hand. Please send the Comforter as You promised and renew my fire today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, group leader, Dianna Wyles: Hebrews 11:3 'By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible." ~ 'Things That are Visible' or ' Universal Joy'' will be our next fun-inspired theme choices. Step outside and show us your world or anything in the universe that brings you joy. Our themes are always open wide for your creative twist so have some fun. You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well. Have a wonderful faith-filled week, everyone, God bless! Here is the link:
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Yes, Jesus loves me. Amen!
AMEN. Heavenly Father, Jesus Loves me. I Love Jesus!! Amen
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Thank You Jesus, I love You! Help me to love others, Amen.
Jesus loves me, yes I know and I love Jesus, Amen
The word friend in Hebrew is homonym for the spirit and the shepherd
Amen Father thank you for sending your only son to the cross in my place for my sins, please light your spirit in me, I love you and I do my best to love others. In Jesus Christ name I pray amen.
Amen Amen Good Morning Everyone
Such words of truth, Pastor Dion. So easy to be daunted by the complexities. Lord, please help me strip away the complex and allow me to live the simple truth of the Gospel. Amen
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Yes, Lord Jesus, amen.
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Thank you for loving me God. Amen
Amen, yes we and others try to complicate it all. Jesus said come to me as the little children. Thank you for loving me Jesus thank you for forgiving me and thank you for always being there for me.