On Loving

This is how we have come to know love: He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers.
1 John 3:16 HCSB
Jesus gave up His deity for us. He is royalty. He was the Prince of heaven. He became a nobody for us so that He could be persecuted and eventually slain for us.

We can talk about laying down our lives for others, but then comes the challenge- what will you do?

This is timely. Today I go on a picnic with friends from church. My car is small and a two door and I am taking mum and a bigger lady with me. I know she will be uncomfortable in the back as it is small and my mum can't get in there. I am going to have to surrender the driving to my bigger friend and become a passenger. A large dose of grace please Lord?

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need — how can God’s love reside in him?
1 John 3:17 HCSB

Last night this same friend called to as what I would take as food. As I did not have an abundance I did not offer to provide for her. As she had been away her supplies were lower than mine and it meant she had to go to the shop. I could have offered what I had. It would not have hurt me. At times my stubbornness is a problem and as I know God is purifying me it would be good to yield. So, this morning I will call her and see if I can help.

Oh Lord what do you seek in me? The image of my Son came the reply.