Love

Greater love has no man then to lay down his life for another is something that I said between the Last Supper and my arrest. Many people assume that this verse is about laying ones life down for another person. Most people know that they will never be called to lose their life to save another person, so many people dismiss this verse and don't think about it. But I have called you to lay your whole life down for others. I have called you to a greater form of love than that is normal for the world. I have called you to sacrificial love. I have called you to radical love, one that sees you putting other peoples needs before your own

When I was on earth My whole life was laid down. My will was to do the will of the Father and My Father had me lay down my life for others. Each day, whilst in ministry My life was poured out like a drink offering. People that met Me were constantly surprised at my level of love for them, a stranger to Me. I gave and gave and gave. Every need that was presented to Me was dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. I came as a servant to all and was not busy making a big name for Myself. I loved people in a  wholesome and complete way. I did not say things to simply make people feel good about themselves, I said things that people needed to hear, things that if they took note of and obeyed, would produce lasting fruit in their lives. I said things that were comforting and I said some hard things to people. I simply used my love to bring about change in peoples lives.

Today, I am calling you to live a life that is full of love. Today I am asking you to be aware of peoples needs and take the time to address them. I don't want you to love people with mere words, but I want you to love people in words and in action. Sometimes people post on Facebook that they have a need, with a Go Fund Me account. Love is not just reading that, love is asking yourself if you can a afford some money for them and giving toward that need. If you have your eyes and ears open there are many opportunities to exercise  heartfelt love to people. It really comes down to your attitude. Are you going to lay down your own life and desires and put others before yourself? As you read this, I am sure that you can see that your life can change and become more loving. Be that person that I want you to be! I love you and so sometimes I say hard things to you.