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Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he
laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
1 John 3:16
Read: Genesis 22:1-2
Not only is love expensive, it may also undergo a trial. If
you don’t believe this, ask Abraham. At a time, Abraham was torn between his
promised child Isaac and God. It became inevitable for God to test whether he
still loved Him (Genesis 22:1-2). Whether you like it or not, your love for God
will be tested. Usually it would be based on someone or something you really
love. Isaac was about 15 years before the test. Abraham had become so fond of him to the point
of Isaac being inseparable for him. I went through my own test some years ago.
It was during a Christ the Redeemer’s Congress which held on the 24th
of December. It was my custom to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays with
my mother because of my love for her. I therefore decided t visit her on the 23rd
of December, just to see her and give her some few things before the Congress.
I arrived at her house very late. As I knocked, somebody else opened the door
and rejoiced that I had come. I was briefed on my mother’s illness and told she
was almost at the point of death. At this time, there was no telephone to
communicate with others to delegate my assignment. So I prayed for her and told
her that I love her but I love God more, that after the Congress I would come
back to see her, alive or dead. That was though but after the Congress she was
still alive when I returned and she lived for another 15 years. In other words,
God extended her life like Hezekiah’s after helping me go through the test of
love.
Your love may be tested on the fiery furnace or in the
lion’s den. Since Jesus laid down His life for you, He expects nothing less
from you to your brethren (1 John 3:16). It is either you love God to the
extreme or you don’t. I once shared with my children that to succeed could be
quite expensive because of the requirement to study at night when others are
sleeping, or study in the day while others are playing. One may even be called
a bookworm and other names, yet that is a far cheaper price to pay than
failure. If you fail, you will become a servant to your colleagues who
succeeded. Every Christian may claim to be born again and on their way to
Heaven, yet it is only the few who really love Him that will make it on the
last day. You can be part of the few!
ACTION POINT:
Every disciple of Jesus will be required to take the test of
love. Ask for grace to scale through.
Bible in one year: Daniel 7-9
Most precious natural resources are not easily come by. Love is the same. U can't see love but u can feel it dat is why it's difficult 2 describe it. Daddy give me d grace n d ability 2 love u supremely. When my love towards u will be tested do not allow me 2 fail. Thank u Lord 4 d answer.
ReplyDeleteGod is love & love for God and His purposes for our generation in my life has been tested but I know that it could & would be tested again. Lord grant me the required grace to constantly overcome in Jesus Name, Amen.
ReplyDeleteItz not all about loving God alone but also loving our neighbours too. Many christian today are only concious of loving God and neglecting the care for their fellow humans. Phillipians 2:3-4 (msg) if you can fulfil that scripture in relation to both God and man believe me u would surely pass any Love test that wud come your way in flying colors.
ReplyDeleteBlessed day y'all. Remember to show some Love today!!!
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ReplyDeleteLord, help me to love u nt only in words bt in acts. Amen.
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