Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
September 22nd 2023

Selfless Love (III)

Love your neighbour as you love yourself – Matthew 22:39 [NIV]

Bible Reading: I John 3:11-19

For days now, we have been studying love values, with focus on those attributes that make love vital and a God attribute. Today, we want to continue with a shift in our gaze unto love for one another. Some certain persons in the Old Testament/old covenant lived the life of the New Testament. Such persons include Abraham, Jonathan and David among others. In the aspect of love, Jonathan lived the life of love‚ selflessness. Abraham lived the life of faith and David lived the life of worship and thorough walk with God. The classical example of love among humanity‚ God kind of love is that which existed between David and Jonathan. For he loved him as he loved his own soul [1 Sam. 20:17]

Sacrifice is a price for love and selfishness we are rid of; love should be the heartbeat of any friendship. Reciprocity should be a non-negotiable basis of friendship. Trust, safety and security are the foundation of any long lasting relationship. Friends sacrifice self for friends; regardless of the true and reliable relationship we have with our human friends, Jesus Christ is the only true Friend for human limitations make men betray or become inefficient and we are not to put our trust in them.

The truest intention of every true love is in making. It finds pleasure in giving rather than receiving. In fact, marital relationships should understand this principle so that both parties involved can enjoy their home. So understands God’s command today: love your neighbour just as yourself. Let it be that you do unto others only what you want others do unto you. In thought, words and actions let love be the motivating factor; seek to make others, contribute meaningfully into their lives and live to please God. When you follow the JOY principle of JESUS, OTHERS and YOU then you are being selfless in showing love. If love aims at making and making impact, then seek to love today.

Self-Reflection: Love not in words but in actions

Daily Confession: Lord, let my life reflect the love of Christ that through me, men will come to Jesus. Amen

Action Point: Love through your actions.

Intercessory prayer: I pray for individuals in prison for an encounter with God that will transform their lives.

Hymn: Let others see Jesus in you,

Let others see Jesus in you,

Keep telling the story, be faithful and true;

Let others see Jesus in you…