Daily Devotional – Tuesday, August 23, 2022
If you love Me, keep My commandments
John 14:15 (NKJV)
As a parent, I do my best to provide for the needs of my children. In most cases, I prioritize their needs over mine. I do this because I love them and not just to fulfil my parental obligations.
Now, while I do not expect my children to pay me back in kind, I want them to respect and obey me. Moreover, at the end of the school term, I expect good grades. This way, they will prove they appreciate what I do for them.
Because God Loves, He Provides
Similarly, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16). Because God loved us, He gave us His Son.
Moreover, as Paul observes, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). We lack no good things because our Father meets our needs.
If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments
Does God have any expectations of us as a response to His unconditional love? Yes. Jesus taught us, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” and “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39.
To be more specific, Jesus says, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15). Genuine conversion produces obedience. The Holy Spirit works in us to produce works of righteousness, also called the fruit of the Spirit. We cannot claim to be Christians while disobeying God.
Today, ask God to enable you to obey Him in response to the immense love He has lavished on you.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me to be a doer, not just a hearer of Your word.
Amen! God’s commandments which are protective and his providence are a manifestation of His love for us, and obedience to His commandments is an expression of our love for Him.
Indeed, Doc. Thank you for your comment.
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