That's what I was thinking about! When I was in bed two nights ago, I layed there thinking about how people act towards me when I speak of Jesus. When I talk about God there usually is no disagreement, but when the name Jesus is brought up, duck! I remembered in the bible when Jesus says that the world hates Him.
John 7:7 "The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil."
John 15:8 "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you."
For the past few months I have taken great offense, when someone slanders the name of Jesus in my presence. I am really hurt. They are speaking of the lover of my soul. Come on! It feels the same way when someone speaks ill of your mother, father, or child.
Father forgive me for taking offense. Teach me to have compassion for them like You.
I was just thinking about love and hate and how they relate to my Lord and Savior. Jesus loves me. I love Jesus. Jesus wants no one to perish, so Jesus loves people. People hate Jesus. What a heart breaker!!!
Pastor Pete said something tonight that struck a tender spot in me. He showed John 3:16 from a different perspective. The Father told His Son that He loves us so much, He needs Him to give His life for ours. The Son loves us that much, He willingly complies. This glorified God.
I want to honor You with my life. I want to bear the kind of fruit that glorifies Your name. I want You to feel confident enough to use me.
Oh my Savior! "I love you" just doesn't cut it.
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Thanks for the comment over at TheBlueThread.org. I was wondering how you came across it in the first place?
I was looking for Calvary Chapels website, and clicked on a link from there.
Interesting to know.
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