TOPIC: SECURED IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Bible Reading: Leviticus 4-6; Matthew 25:1-30
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13 (KJV)
Jesus has loved us in the best way. He put his life on the line for us. He didn’t die for a cause; He died for you! You’re that friend that Jesus laid down His life for. For your wrongdoing, He laid down His life He put His life on the line for you and now mercy has triumphed over judgement.
He saw you as a friend before dying for you. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Jesus is the friend that loves at all times. It doesn’t matter what happens, He loves you still and there is no place you can go that His love cannot reach. His love is your greatest defense against the evil intentions and forces of hell.
Proverbs 18:24 says, “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Jesus showed himself friendly on the cross when He died for us. Today the greatest definition of love is the cross.
The greatest victories in life are won in the safety of His love for you. Dwell in His love! Abide in His love for you. Psalms 91:1 says, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” The secret place of the Most High and the shadow of the Almighty is the same thing as the mercy seat which is His love.
The mercy seat in the New Testament is the sacrifice of Jesus! The place where you come with no plea but only the blood that was shed for you. This is the safest place for you to dwell today – not your works – but the secret place of the Most High of our God.
Wrap yourself in the love of God and dwell in the love of God. Dwell in the sacrifice of Jesus and experience the Almightiness of God.
God is a good God, He is your good Father, your good savior, and your good friend.
Prayer: Father, thank you for securing me in your love and your dear son’s Jesus Christ!
Pastor Alfred Samuel