Discipleship Response
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
~ Apostle Paul
Pondering Point
Our Pondering Point today comes in the form of a prayer, a plea from us to God to become what He desires for us.
Prayer for the Day
Having reflected, finish with this:
Lord God, let this biblical principle sink in for me – and for my fellow followers of Jesus: I should no longer live for myself; nor should my Christian brothers and sisters live for themselves. We are all called to live for You. Teach us what this means; teach us how to be more like Christ, who lived for You and Your will. As Jesus enjoyed a blessed communion with You while walking the earth, let us also enjoy such communion with Jesus, You, and the Holy Spirit in our journey. And let us experience the joy of living as brothers and sisters united under this truth. Amen.
Review
When is the last time sensed a deep bond to our Triune God? When did you last receive Holy Communion with Christian brothers and sisters?
Repent if Necessary
Repent of neglecting opportunities to bond with God (and others) through times of devotion, reading His Word, prayer and meditation, and godly fellowship.
Return as Necessary
Compelled by the love of Christ, find time to build into your life opportunities listed above: devotions, reading His Word, prayer and meditation, and godly fellowship. Start now by meditating for one minute on this thought:
• In Christ who died for me, I no longer live for myself, but for Him who died for me and was raised again.