Love as He loved

“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.”Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

Why is there a therefore? These last two chapters begin with a therefore as Paul confronts Christian living, and they come after his discourse on how much God has blessed us. However, the very next verse sums up the reason to live godly lives:

“And walk in love, as the Messiah also loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.”Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭2‬ ‭

Jesus is our example. He gave His life as a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God. I am hearing the prayers of the saints in Nepal I go to aid in service.  I will be giving my all to serve alongside them. My role will be to motivate friends at home to support us as we work. I pray God will open hearts and minds to serving as Christ served, giving sacrificial.

Jesus is our example, the time for His return draws near. Amen!

https://bible.com/bible/72/eph.5.2.HCSB