No
one can show greater love than this, that he or she willingly, gladly decide to
spend his or her life for the benefit of friends. (John 15:13)
It
would be easy to read this passage and think only of the heroic. Many people
are stirred to action in times of immediate danger. But, are you intentional in
giving your life in the everyday, boring times? Will you intentionally choose
to invest time and energy in the everyday life of another person, given there
will be times when you know it will cost you something?
During
this conversation with His followers, Jesus explained three truths. First, He
reminded them that their time together had been possible only because He
willingly, gladly spent His life each day for them. Second, Jesus gave them a
way to understand His crucifixion that was soon to come. It was His ultimate
gift of love. Finally, He explains to them, and to you, that His true friends
will spend each day being “spent” so that others will learn this love.
You
received this gift. Will you give it?
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