‘Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.’
(Ephesians 5:2 NLT)
At Easter, last weekend, we remembered especially Jesus’ death on the cross. He suffered & died for us there, in our place. He offered Himself as a punishment for our sins- a sacrifice for us. This was God’s great plan of salvation, from before time began.
So, it wasn’t the nails that held Jesus to the cross, but rather His deep love for us. His everlasting, never-ending love.
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’
(John 3:16 NIV)
We have to respond to God’s great love by following Jesus to ‘Live a life filled with love’ (Eph 5:2 NLT) or as the NIV puts it ‘Walk in the way of love’
We follow Jesus by sharing His love with others.
For the way of love is Jesus’ way.
The way of love is patient & kind.
It is loyal & true.
It is sacrificial.
It is grace & truth.
It is giving & forgiving.
We walk step by step with Jesus along the way of love.
He is our Example, our Saviour, our Friend & our God.
‘Therefore be imitators of God, as dearly beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us…’ (Eph 5:1&2-ESV)
Blessings,
Ruth x
Blessed! 