"Have You Taken Your Love Break Today?" “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love." John 15:9 In your workplace, you probably take coffee breaks, lunch breaks, tea breaks and definitely toilet breaks. Why not do the same in your spiritual life—take time out for breaks, especially love breaks? What is a love break? It is the time you take to enjoy and feed on the love of Jesus for you. At any time during the day, wherever you are, find a quiet spot and feed on the love of Jesus. Just sit down and talk to Him. Say to Him, “Thank You, Jesus, for loving me. Nothing is going to happen to me that You don’t already know about. Jesus, when I could not save myself, You died for me. You gave up Your life for me. What else will You not do for me!” Such love breaks are typified in the Old Testament by Aaron the high priest and his sons eating the breast of the animal sacrificed. (Leviticus 7:31) The breast of the animal speaks of the love of Jesus. Today, you are a priest to God. (Revelation 1:6) So spend time feeding on the love of Jesus for you, and see yourself nourished, strengthened and sustained by His love. Jesus is our High Priest today. This means that His food is in loving us. He enjoys loving us and is also “nourished” by His love for us. But do not forget that the breast was roasted by fire (Leviticus 7:35), which speaks of God’s judgment on Jesus as He hung on the cross because He was carrying our sins. So as you feed on Jesus’ love for you, see Him loving you at the cross. When things around you are not going well, do not allow the devil to say to you, “If God loves you, how come these things are happening to you?” My friend, interpret God’s love for you based on the cross, not on your present circumstances. During the day, when you are hard at work, when busyness sets in, when problems pile up or when discouragement comes, just stop everything and take a love break with Jesus! Let Jesus love you. Let yourself enjoy being loved by Him. Lean on His bosom, abide in His love and be nourished by His love for you! "Collaborate" And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) God is collaborating with you and your purpose in life. He is working with you toward where He desires for you to be. God has never forsaken you and He will never back pedal on what He has called and purposed in your heart. Paul was telling us he was certain what God has started He would finish. God is in the business of finishing what He has started. Today, the one who started a good work in you will continue it and make it come to pass. Heavenly Father, I thank you for making me. I ask you to forgive me for not following your Word. Today, I collaborate with you in every area of my life. Lead me, guide me, and I will follow. I love you. In Jesus Name Amen. https://youtube/watch?v=UUEy8nZvpdM
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:12:38 +0000
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