“We know that we are children of God and that all the rest of the world around us is under satan’s power and control. And we know that Christ, God’s Son, has come to help us understand and find the true God. And now we are in God because we are in Jesus Christ His Son, who is the only true God; and He is eternal Life.
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. Amen.” – 1 John 5:19-21 (TLB)
What a privilege it is to be called children of God! Sometimes I get swept away with the awe and grace of it all – that He would choose me, despite everything that I’ve done and all the sins that Jesus bore for me specifically on the cross.
This Love is like no other!
Love, that allows us the rest of our days through into eternity to be lavished with and consumed by His presence. Love that is powerful and holy, where “nothing can ever separate us from His love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels won’t and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are - high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean – nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by the Lord Jesus Christ when He died for us.” (ref. Romans 8:38-39)
So let’s protect what’s been entrusted to us. Let’s hold this Love in such high regard in our life, that it takes center stage on the platform of our hearts. That we would allow Jesus to have full reign over every area of our life, and that we would be diligent to “keep away from anything that might take God’s place in our hearts.” He alone deserves center stage.
Prayer Prompting:
“Lord, is there any area of my life that I have not surrendered to You? Please reveal to me if there is anything that is drawing me away from Your Love.”
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