We have the “assurance” of salvation when we “trust” Jesus with our lives, that’s it. Once we trust Jesus, He, our great Heavenly Physician, will perfectly heal and restore us, thus our assurance is in Jesus, not in ourselves or our future. Salvation is Now!! 1John 5:11-13, 1 John 3:2, John 17:3
Celebrate by asking Jesus to come into your heart this very moment!
Today is the day of Salvation! 1John 5:11-13
Jesus will make you just like Him.
Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 1John 3:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18.
And what is Jesus like?
Jesus is Steadfast unfailing Love, a Love that will hold you together and never forsake you!!
When I thought, “My foot slips,”
your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up. Psalms 94:18
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1John 4:7-8
The facts are that everyone will know that we are disciples of Jesus by the way we love one another!
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”John 13:35
His love is The Gospel! That unfailing Love will draw me to Him and Save me! John 12:32, Romans 1:16-17.
We have the “assurance” of salvation when we “trust” Jesus with our lives, that’s it. Once we trust Jesus, He, our great Heavenly Physician, will perfectly heal and restore us, thus our assurance is in Jesus, not in ourselves or our future. Salvation is Now!! 1John 5:11-13, 1 John 3:2, John 17:3
When I thought, “My foot slips,”
your steadfast love, O LORD, held me up.
Psalms 94:18
And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17
For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died;
2 Corinthians 5:14
When healthy love does not successfully emerge and instead selfishness dominates, dependency is frequently the result.
Love is doing what is good regardless of how one feels. Love is doing what is in the best interest of another and giving of oneself for another. Love is selfless. When we love, we live. When we stop loving, we die. Of course it is the infection of selfishness that is the complete opposite of true love.
Unfortunately all nature is infected with the virus of selfishness. This includes each one of us!! Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23.
Selfishness is the principle of taking, while love is the principle of giving.
And Love Is Other Centered!! Philippians 2:1-4, 1John 4:8, John 3:16, 1Corinthians 13:5. Matthew 5:43-48, Philippians 2:5-8,12-13.
Love heals, while dependency destroys.
Love liberates, while dependency always seeks to control.
Love gives, while dependency constantly takes.
Love is fearless, while dependency is fear-ridden.
Love is interested in another, while dependency focuses on self.
Love is stable, while dependency wavers.
Love is orderly and reliable, while dependency is chaotic and unreliable.
Love is based on principle, while dependency is based on feelings.
Love is consistent, while dependency is inconsistent.
Love is honest and truthful, while dependency is dishonest and deceitful.
Love is patient, while dependency is impulsive.
Love is kind, while dependency is cruel.
Love is forgiving, while dependency is resentful.
Love protects, while dependency exploits.
Love sacrifices self, while dependency sacrifices others.
Love never ends, while dependency never lasts.
Love never fails, while dependency never succeeds.
“Courtesy Dr. Tim Jennings and ComeAndReason.com”
We have the “assurance” of salvation when we “trust” Jesus with our lives, that’s it. Once we trust Jesus, He, our great Heavenly Physician, will perfectly heal and restore us, thus our assurance is in Jesus, not in ourselves or our future. Salvation is Now!! 1John 5:11-13, 1John 3:2, John 17:3
