RTW October 30
The Benefits of Love
“Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”
John 14:21
My Takeaways
Something Old
Those who obey receive
- Revelation
- Jesus’ love
- God’s love
Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.” (John 14:23)
“Where love and obedience are shown, the presence of God and of Christ is realized; the Father and the Son together make their home with each of the children.” (Bruce)
Something New
Jesus addressed Peter, “Simon, Simon” (Luke 22:31), rather than Peter.
Something to Do
Live by the equation… live the life I’ve always wanted.
“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit…” John 15:16
I didn’t choose God – was I searching for Him? Yes, in all the wrong places. But no one comes to the Father without Him drawing us…. and I am to produce lasting fruit.
“When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples” (John 15:18) Yikes! I don’t feel very fruitful, to be honest. But here’s my hope: If I remain in Christ, He will remain in me and HE will prune me so fruit can grow abundantly! HOW do I remain in Him? Stay in His Word, obey His Word, pray His Word – live His Word.
I love the reminder of what loving Jesus looks like – and this is how we produce fruit – Do what Jesus prefers.
John 14:27 – Jesus gives true peace because He is the Prince of Peace.
That whole verse was new to me: “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32
…but I have pleaded in prayer for you ,(Jennifer), that your faith should not fail…