David Jeremiah Daily Devotional June 28 2024 : The theme for today’s Dr David Jeremiah’s daily devotional is ”Can Only Christians Love Others?”
Dr. David Jeremiah Daily Devotional June 28 2024
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7
Recommended Reading: 1 John 4:7-11
In 1 John 4:7, the apostle John, who is known as the apostle of love, makes a shocking statement. Only the followers of Jesus, among all the people on earth, can truly love another person. He said that we should love one another, for this comes from God to those who are born again and have a relationship with Him.
Other people can experience and convey affection and compassion and attraction and physical intimacy. There can be non-Christian philanthropy and altruism. But the selfless agape love that characterizes God Himself can only be experienced and conveyed by those who know Him. If God abides in us, His love is being perfected in us (verse 12).
How are you doing with this assignment? The love that reflects Jesus compels us to do things for others without any expectation of something in return. It puts the needs and interests of others first. Ask God today to help you love others the way He does, and let’s show the world we are Christians by our love.
May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea; Him exalting, self abasing, this is victory!
Kate B. Wilkinson
Today’s Message:
We see it as just another ordinary day, but the fact is there are no ordinary days. Each day is a gift from God. He could have chosen anyone to be alive at this time, but He chose you.
If you don’t learn to say no to some things, then nothing will change. Because the people that are counting on you to perform will always be there. They may not like it, but your health, your emotional well-being is more important than keeping everyone happy.
It’s the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. You may not have a lot of resources, but if you have family, you’re blessed. If you have your health, you’re blessed. If you can look up at the stars at night, you’re blessed.
Are you going to let an excuse keep you from your greatness? Or are you going to get back up, knowing that God is on the throne and He has good plans for you?
If you’re giving all the time and never filling back up, you’re going to be depleted. You’re good to others; why don’t you be good to you? You’re kind to others, be kind to yourself. Be generous to yourself, be loving to yourself.
God never left you. He’s been right by your side. That’s how you made it through. My questions are not, “Was it unfair? Did they do you wrong? Were you left out?” We all agree that it wasn’t right that you got knocked down. My question is, “Are you getting back up?”
Credit : Turning Point Ministries