5-Day Devotional: Walking in the Love of Christ

5-Day Devotional: Walking in the Love of Christ

Day 1: The Example of Love

Reading: John 13:31-35

Devotional: Jesus points to Himself as the ultimate example of love—not the culture, not Hollywood, not even our feelings. His love was demonstrated through obedience to the Father, sacrifice for others, speaking truth even when unpopular, and showing compassion to the weary. Before we can love others properly, we must first learn to love God through obedience to His Word. This is the foundation. When we examine Christ's life, we see that love isn't primarily a feeling—it's a decision to put God first and others before ourselves. Today, ask yourself: Am I loving God through obedience? Am I willing to sacrifice my preferences for the needs of others?
Closing Prayer: Father, teach us to love as Jesus loved. Give us obedient hearts, sacrificial spirits, truthful tongues, compassionate souls, and patient endurance. May our love for one another be a testimony to a lost world that You are real and Your gospel changes everything. In Jesus' name, Amen.