By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
John 3:16-18
CONSIDER THIS: God’s plan for salvation required self-sacrifice. This was the only way His people could be in a relationship with a Holy God. Even more impressive is that He knew this before He created mankind. The love of God was on full display on the cross but was planned before the foundations of the world. What does it look like to be generous? True generosity often flows out of sacrifice. When we receive God’s love in our lives, He desires to extend His love through us to others. Where can you begin to make sacrifices so God’s love can flow from you and bless the community around you?
PRAY:
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As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
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