LOVE IS A SACRIFICE
TEXT MARK 10:17-22
17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
This rich man failed the love test.
He also failed the liberality test.
He thought he had the money but the money no doubt had him.
This man lost a golden opportunity for his name to be carved upon the face of the gospel forever.
Jesus wanted him to enter a dimension in God that only sacrificial giving can bring one into but he failed the basic test.
Life is not lived only in the physical, the greater part is lived in the spirit.
To be carnally minded is death but to be spiritually minded is life.
Jesus's sacrifice of His life was an example for us.
When He did it, He received, power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing.
Revelations 5 v12,
"12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."
There are no free gifts in the kingdom of God.
Every great thing you see, is the result of someone's sacrifice.
Romans 8 v 16-17 described us as heirs of God, but added that if we suffer with Him, then we will be glorified with Him.
I pray that this devotional will act as a compass that will guide you to victory through sacrifice.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not
bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading,
Exodus 30,31. John 10,11.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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