The importance of Loving King Jesus with all of our heart, in seasons of rest and in seasons of trials.
The Word of God is replete with verses on loving our God supremely. We might speak of loving our God, but do we demonstrate that love? This is what I want you to concentrate on as I preach this message. God is not interested in lip service, but in heart (love) service, loving Him with our hearts! Not in saying that we love Him, but in demonstrating that love to Him. Not in talking about love but walking in love. If we grasp anything from this message, it's how deep is my love for my Savior, who loved me and gave Himself for me? May our love and devotion to Him be kindled, or if you wish, let us put a log of love in our hearts in order to keep the fire burning in our souls for Him! Let us take the words of the Apostle Paul and apply it to our hearts. Eph.3:17-19, “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” May God grace us to love Him above all things and above all persons. Let now look at the trials and triumphs of Mephibosheth, so that perhaps we can learn something about how to LOVE the King!
I have 3 things I want to set before you this morning:
I. Loving the King with a Fixed Affection. (Passion – Devotion)
II. Loving the King with a Fixed Allegiance (Pledge – Dedication)
III. Loving the King with a Fixed Adoration (Pleasure – Delight) |
