May 16
John 8:31-59
When a baby is born everyone tries to decipher whether the child looks more like the mom or the dad. This practice is an understanding that kids look like their parents. This is not meant to be true only of physical features, but in Jesus’ conversation in John 8, it is meant to be true in the way we live. Jesus lays out two ways in which we are to reflect his life in the way we live. The first mark of discipleship is obedience (v.31, 39). A true disciple obeys what his master and Father says. Obedience requires us to take up our cross daily, prioritizing God's favor over that of people, and fighting against our flesh. Choosing obedience is a daily battle, but one in which there is great reward. Yes, it may increase difficulty in the short term, but will be rewarded in eternity.
A second mark of discipleship is that of love (v.42). We shouldn't just obey out of a sense of obligation but out of a love for God, and a desire to please him. He should be our greatest love, desire, and longing. True disciples love God above everything and everyone else. We can see this most clearly in Jesus' call to hate father and mother, and ultimately everything else, compared to him (Luke 14:26). Jesus is the only one who is worthy of our greatest devotion, commitment, and love. Today let us reflect the character of Jesus in the way we obey and love and allow others to see our Father through us.
Father God, help me to truly follow you today. Help me to follow the path you have set for me and pursue you above all else. Amen.
What should it look like for you to love Jesus above everything
When a baby is born everyone tries to decipher whether the child looks more like the mom or the dad. This practice is an understanding that kids look like their parents. This is not meant to be true only of physical features, but in Jesus’ conversation in John 8, it is meant to be true in the way we live. Jesus lays out two ways in which we are to reflect his life in the way we live. The first mark of discipleship is obedience (v.31, 39). A true disciple obeys what his master and Father says. Obedience requires us to take up our cross daily, prioritizing God's favor over that of people, and fighting against our flesh. Choosing obedience is a daily battle, but one in which there is great reward. Yes, it may increase difficulty in the short term, but will be rewarded in eternity.
A second mark of discipleship is that of love (v.42). We shouldn't just obey out of a sense of obligation but out of a love for God, and a desire to please him. He should be our greatest love, desire, and longing. True disciples love God above everything and everyone else. We can see this most clearly in Jesus' call to hate father and mother, and ultimately everything else, compared to him (Luke 14:26). Jesus is the only one who is worthy of our greatest devotion, commitment, and love. Today let us reflect the character of Jesus in the way we obey and love and allow others to see our Father through us.
Father God, help me to truly follow you today. Help me to follow the path you have set for me and pursue you above all else. Amen.
What should it look like for you to love Jesus above everything
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