Do You Love Jesus?

Do You Love Jesus?

As children we sang, "Jesus Loves Me." As adults we sing, "O How I Love Jesus." Preachers talk about loving Jesus. Books are written on the subject. But the thing that really counts is, "Do you love Jesus?" I am sure that most who read these lines would answer, Yes! There is a problem. We Americans use the word "love" so casually. We love everything from pets to pie, from football to fishing, from mom to movie stars. Christ has much more in mind when he calls upon us to love him. He asked Peter, "Lovest thou me more than these?" meaning his boat and nets by which he made a living (John 21:15). He taught us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind (Matt. 22:37). Loving Jesus is defined by the Master himself. "If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments" (John 14:15). This provides a pattern by which to measure our claim. Do you love Jesus? Do you do your best to you keep his commandments? If not, then your claim is meaningless.

You might ask, "Well, how can I know the will of Jesus?" The answer is simple, you can read it in your New Testament. It is the last will and testament of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God (Heb. 9:15-20). God has given you a good mind. Most likely you have two good eyes. You have 24 hours in every day. You can probably read. You likely have a Bible in your home. If not you can get one for a small price. You cannot keep his commandments if you do not know what they are! Read the message of Christ to understand it, with the determination to obey it in every particular. Your faith and your obedience to his will, will bring you the greatest gift of all, the forgiveness of your sins (Mark 16:16). The Father and Son will love you and make their abode with you (John 14:23). If you are not obeying him, do bother to talk or sing of loving Jesus for the words would be without meaning.

Sincerely,

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