For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 – The Corinthian church certainly had their opinions about Paul. Paul’s lifestyle of poverty, his lack of showy appearance, and his willingness to endure such persecutions was counter everything the people of Corinth was about. They truly though Paul was out of his mind for existing the way he did, but Paul’s response to such criticism is beautiful. He made it clear why he lived the way he did…because the love of Jesus had changed his life. Jesus’ love changed and captured his mind, heart, and soul. He lived like he did, spoke like he did, navigated the trials he did, and endured the persecution he did because he had chosen to now live for the One who died for him. While such a lifestyle didn’t make sense to the church in Corinth, hopefully not only can we understand Paul’s life but we imitate it as well. Jesus died for us and has demonstrated the greatest love towards us in all of history. Has then the love of Jesus changed your life? Does it control you? Has there been a change in your story from living for self and sin to now living for the One who sacrificed all for you? As we grow in our knowledge of all that Jesus truly has done for us and what we have in our story as a result of Jesus’ sacrifice, it will fuel our desire to live more sacrificially for Him. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3128
Question To Ponder: Looking at your life today, what is a change that has taken place in your story that you know is only a result of Jesus doing that work in your life?
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