Episode 22: Love- The Key to Joyous Living

(John 15:11-15) “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you. I’m no longer calling you servants because servants don’t understand what their master is thinking and planning. No, I’ve named you friends because I’ve let you in on everything I’ve heard from the Father.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:11-15‬ ‭MSG The key to living joyous living is to love people the way Jesus loves us - the very best way to love! How does Jesus love us? He was made a Sacrifice for us. We also must be sacrificial in our love. Dictionary meaning of Sacrifice - the surrender or destruction of something prized or desirable for the sake of something considered as having a higher or more pressing claim. True love surrenders something prized (cherished, valued) for the sake of others. Jesus surrender is life- He because my sinless Sacrifice. This is the highest love of all. What are you willing to sacrifice for others? Your time? Talent?.... so that someone could experience the love of God you experience. In doing this, your joy increases, it matures and overflows. Let us pray Lord help me to truly love the way You love me. ———————