Ultimate Example (Ep.35)

🎙️ Perfect King's Imperfect Princess – Episode 35Title: The Ultimate ExampleHost: Sheyvah RexOriginally Published: June 17, 2025 on TheLife.com https://thelife.com/devotionals/the-ultimate-example💡 Episode Summary:In Episode 35, Sheyvah Rex shares a heartfelt devotion titled "The Ultimate Example." Rooted in John 15:12–15 (NLT), this episode reflects on Jesus' powerful display of sacrificial friendship and what it means to truly love others as He loved us.She challenges listeners to move from simply knowing about God's love to experiencing it deeply, and encourages us to become better friends by drawing closer to Jesus — the ultimate friend who laid down His life.📖 Key Scripture:John 15:12–15 (NLT):“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.”✨ Highlights & Takeaways:Jesus' Love: He laid down His life not only for His disciples, but for you. That’s the highest form of love and friendship.From Enemy to Friend: Through Jesus' sacrifice, we are no longer enemies of God but called His friends.Tim Keller Quote: “A true friend always lets you in and never lets you down.”Our Calling: We are commanded to love others sacrificially — not in our strength, but through God’s power.Practical Challenge: Grow in your friendship with Jesus to become a better, more loving, more sacrificial friend to others.🙏 Prayer:“Dear Father God,Thank you for Jesus demonstrating true loving friendship.Help me to pursue my friendship with Him every day.May I grow in allowing your Spirit to empower meto sacrifice for my friends when You call me to.Amen.”📚 Recommended Resource:🎧 Sermon: Friendship by Timothy Kellerhttps://youtu.be/8Tc4VIQrXdE?feature=sharedSome of today’s insights were inspired by this message.Listen and be encouraged in your understanding of biblical friendship.💌 Connect with Sheyvah:sheyvahrex.comShe would love to hear from you and pray with you.Send a message or email — she promises to get back to you!🌿 Final Words:“I pray that you get into the Word of God each day,ask the Holy Spirit to reveal new things,trust Him more, obey Him more, and praise Him more.”Thank you for joining Sheyvah today.God bless you — have a great day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sheyvahrex.substack.com