#laydownyourlife

In his letter to the Church in Galatia, Paul has been critiquing some false teachers. He accuses them of using their obedience to a few Old Testament commands to excuse themselves from doing good to others. He states that this was a mockery to God & a form of self-deception. God could see through their “religious” veil into their hearts. So in the preceding verses, Paul warns that these believers will REAP what they SOW. So if they continue to only love themselves & not others, they will reap DESTRUCTION! Paul states that when we sow to PLEASE THE SPIRIT, we reap eternal Life (Gal. 6:8). To please the Spirit means doing GOOD to others. Why? Because that’s what Jesus did. In His lifetime, Jesus did nothing but GOOD for others. After He was baptized, the Spirit descended upon Him & empowered Him to carry out His ministry which was characterized by doing GOOD things for others. Things that advanced their spiritual relationship to God as well as helped them make profit. Jesus sowed His flesh into the ground when He died on the Cross so that He could reap Eternal Life for Himself & for us. Now, sistren & brethren, I call on you to lay down your life like Jesus did. Laying down your life does NOT just mean taking a bullet for someone. It can mean going out of your way to call them or visit them or do things for them that sacrifice your time, space, & energy. There are a LOT of ways to good out there. Don’t let your salvation in Jesus excuse your not taking action to DO GOOD to others. Instead let it be a MOTIVATOR to DO GOOD! Sow your life for others & you shall surely reap His Resurrection Life in Jesus Name. 🙏🏿 #dogood #galatians #jesus #laydownyourlife #sacrifice https://www.instagram.com/p/ClaU0RCN4pC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So many times I think this verse is misunderstood. I think it’s possible that the writer meant to actually lay down your life, as in take the bullet for a friend. Yes, that’s possible. I, personally, think this is about giving people your time and energy. Setting your phone down to listen to a troubled friend. Maybe, just maybe, this is about putting our own lives on hold, just to be a supportive, attentive friend, family member, or co-worker. What are your thoughts? #god #laydownyourlife #verseoftheday #devotionalreading

Love isn't love until it has driven you to sacrifice. The greatest love note was not written in lead or ink on fine parchment, but in blood on the rugged wood of the cross. It is inevitable that His love, that was flooded over us to make us more like Him, should drive us love other with that same love and demonstrate that love in the same way he did; self-sacrifice. #knowlove #laydownyourlife

Lay Down Your Life Jesus’ call to lay down our lives to serve others is very clear. He gave His life for us and gave His life to us so that we can live our lives serving others like He did. How has Jesus worked in your life? Where have you experienced life in the place of death, forgiveness instead of judgment, power where once there was weakness? How can you help others experience newfound confidence and capability in their lives and work? What would it look like to lay down your life for others today? This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.—John 15:12-13 Prayer: Jesus, thank You for giving Your life for us and for giving us life through Your Spirit. As You lived to serve, I want to live my life to serve. In your name, let me bring life, forgiveness and power to others today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Copied and sharing from the #bibleapp devotional #leadlikejesus #itsnotaboutme #itsalljesus #sharejesus #bethechange #wordofgod #laydownyourlife #jesusisourexample #byhisstripes leadership #entreleadership #entrepreneur #makejesuslookgood #devooftheday #running#cycling #triathlon #halfironmantraining2017 #ironmangulfcoast #703 #fitness #training #trailrunning

I ran away from you And did what I wanted to But I don't wanna let you down Oh Lord I'm ready now