This last week I preached from John 12:1-11. It is the story of the Dinner Party held in Christ honor, before he enters Jerusalem for his final week on earth. Martha is serving people, Lazarus is telling people about what Jesus did for his life, and Mary is at the feet of Creator.
In reality this is a story of people who love Jesus. Martha serves others because she loves Jesus. Lazarus is a walking billboard of God's love and power, because he loves Jesus and Mary is washing her friends feet with expensive perfume, because she loves Jesus.
Most of the time growing up I remember hearing Jesus loves you, that's why we do this or that.
I want to change that idea. I love Jesus. I mess up, I sin, I make a mockery out of being a pastor, and I still love Jesus.
I love him, and that is why I serve him and his church. That is why I post on blogs, and counsel people. I love Jesus.
I love him and that is what affords me the opportunities to resist Satan, and fight temptation. I don't do certain things, because I love Jesus.
I love Jesus. I love that fact that when I fall. I can come to him and say "I'm sorry, please forgive me, help me. I can't do it on my own."
I love Jesus and it is the love that I have for him, that drives me to confess my sin, to read His word, to Sing his praises, and to share his love for me, and the Love I have for him with others.
"I love Jesus" - Let that be our rallying cry, let that be our motto, our mantra, when times are tough, and when times are great.
"I love Jesus"
I hope you do too.
-M
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Amen. There's a singer named Charlie Dodrell(I think that's how it's spelled)That has a song titled "He Loves Me" that says exactly what you are saying in slightly different words.
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