Greater Love
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
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John 15:13
Imperfect people befriending imperfect people is complicated and hard, but Jesus assures us it is possible to love each other as He loved us. Jesus came to earth, love incarnate, on a mission to define love, walk out love, and die out of love for us. He taught selfless love, agape love, a love that is pure, sacrificial, and seeking the good of others. It is the product of the very character of God, who is perfect love.
This type of love calls us to lay down our lives, as Jesus did, not necessarily on a cross, but through what we carry to Him daily. We submit our pre-conceived notions and societal expectations for His will in our lives; We lay down our selfish desires for His purposes. It is putting our own plans, personal gains, and needs aside, to allow God to use us in the lives of others. It is actively participating in the world God has purposefully placed us in knowing our lives and our relationships are intentional. When we notice who we are among, through the filter of Jesus, we are empowered to love them as God has called us to do; to listen, encourage and value those around us more than our schedules and agendas.
Greater love is possible through Christ, alone. We serve a God who loved us more than we can properly honor or glorify. But as we live our lives within the love of Christ, God will faithfully adjust our perspective to see ourselves, and others, through the filter of greater love.
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Lord, thank You for Your amazing love that You have lavishly poured out. May I live my life aware of and willing to love those around me. May I be able to set aside my own schedule and felt needs to be available to those you place in my life, to love them well reflecting your character and greater love. Amen.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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