Today’s Scripture Threshing for Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Today’s Text: 1 John 4:13-21
Key Verse: 1 John 4:19 (ESV): “We love because he first loved us.”
Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once held a prince and his entire family as prisoners of war. When they came before him, the monarch asked his prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "Half of my wealth!" He replied. "And if I release your children?" "Everything I possess." "And if I release your wife?" "Your Majesty, I will give myself." The prince’s devotion to his family touched Cyrus so much that he freed them all. So, as they returned home, the prince asked his wife if she noticed how handsome Cyrus is. But with a look of deep love for her husband, she answered: "I didn't notice. I could only keep my eyes on you—the one who was willing to give himself for me."
For us, the Prince of Peace did not just wish to give himself for us. He truly laid down His life to redeem us. How lovely would it then be if we keep our eyes on the one who actually gave Himself for us?! While we all struggle amid divided attention and different contending realities in our lives; but shouldn’t we magnify the one who give himself for us to the greatest degree possible? And like the true Prince bride, should we not, above all other things, keep our eyes on Him for loving us the way He does? If what Jesus accomplished for us matter to us, we should be willing to give our lives to Him in return.
Quote for the Day: “No matter how deep and strong our love to Him is, it is but a stream from His incomparable fountain.” (Simon Olatunji)
Prayer: Dear Lord, implant your love deeply in my heart ; over and above all things. Help me reach the joy which You have prepared for me, by dying for me. Place in my heart a desire to know ?you more, love You more, and please You more. Amen.
With all my Love and Prayer,
Simon Wale Olatunji, PhD
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