RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **The Dimensions Of Love** Tuesday, September 15th . Pastor Chris
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 (Ephesians 3:17-19).
Our opening verse shows us four dimensions of God's love: the breadth, length, depth, and height of His love. How far can your love go? Can it pursue the worst of sinners? Can it go after the worst failures? Can it be stretched limitlessly?
Once, Peter asked Jesus, "...Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?" The Master's response was so inspiring; He said, "...I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22). This equals four hundred and ninety times a day. Imagine that someone offends you that number of times in one day, the Master says, "Forgive."
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 (Ephesians 3:17-19).
Our opening verse shows us four dimensions of God's love: the breadth, length, depth, and height of His love. How far can your love go? Can it pursue the worst of sinners? Can it go after the worst failures? Can it be stretched limitlessly?
Once, Peter asked Jesus, "...Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?" The Master's response was so inspiring; He said, "...I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22). This equals four hundred and ninety times a day. Imagine that someone offends you that number of times in one day, the Master says, "Forgive."
The Apostle Paul
gave a touching testimony in 1 Timothy 1:13-14. He said, "I was a
blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious, but I obtained mercy of the
Lord. His love reached out to me and rescued me from the path of
destruction." How far can your love go? How much can you forgive?
Love never gives up. It's not easily provoked, neither does it take into account the offences of others. It forgives as many times as it's provoked. It knows no limits. No wonder Paul had to pray that God's people would comprehend the boundless, immeasurable, intimately infinite, and unconditional love of God. That revelation will change your life forever, and give you extraordinary boldness and confidence in life.
CONFESSION
Christ dwells in my heart by faith; I'm rooted and grounded in love, and able to comprehend the boundless, immeasurable, intimately infinite, and unconditional love of God. Thus, I'm filled with all the fulness of God! Amen.
Further Study: || Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. ||
|| 1 Corinthians 13:4 GNB Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 1:1-24,
Ecclesiastes 9-12
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 22:63-71,
2 Samuel 3-4
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional
Love never gives up. It's not easily provoked, neither does it take into account the offences of others. It forgives as many times as it's provoked. It knows no limits. No wonder Paul had to pray that God's people would comprehend the boundless, immeasurable, intimately infinite, and unconditional love of God. That revelation will change your life forever, and give you extraordinary boldness and confidence in life.
CONFESSION
Christ dwells in my heart by faith; I'm rooted and grounded in love, and able to comprehend the boundless, immeasurable, intimately infinite, and unconditional love of God. Thus, I'm filled with all the fulness of God! Amen.
Further Study: || Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. ||
|| 1 Corinthians 13:4 GNB Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Galatians 1:1-24,
Ecclesiastes 9-12
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 22:63-71,
2 Samuel 3-4
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional
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