Driven by JESUS’ Love D27052021

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Driven by JESUS’ Love

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. — Philippians 1:8

The Philippians had heard that Paul was in prison. Paul wrote several of his letters from a jail cell. Such difficult moments did not stop his love. “You are in my heart,” Paul says, and he adds, in ­effect, “It doesn’t matter whether I am in jail or where I am; my love for you is expressed in every beating of my heart v7. I am not so focused on my problems that I can no longer think of you all.” It seems that the only thing that bothers Paul about being in prison is that he can’t travel, can’t visit these dear Philippian sisters and brothers in Christ.

Many of us have met people who seem unable to see past their troubles and to think about the needs of others. They carry around old grudges. Talk about how unfairly he/she got fired from his work. But the person whose heart is aflame with the love of Christ will always be focused on others and how best to show God’s love to them. Jesus set the example for this when, even as he hung dying on the cross, he asked a disciple to take care of his mother (John 19:25-27).

This is a marker of true, unconditional love. Paul had it for the Philippians, and nothing could distract him from it.

PRAYER

Lord, help us not to be selfish. Open our eyes to see and care for all whom you would have our love for your glory. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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