Sunday May 6, 2007

Text for the Day -- John 13:31-35
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When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been
glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been
glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will
glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little
longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say
to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new
commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you
also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are
my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Devotional
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Clearly, the central teaching of Jesus is that God loves us and calls
us to love. In this passage Jesus articulates that theme. Jesus'
death revealed the glory of God in the form of love. He encourages us
to participate in manifesting that glory of God in our love as well.
As difficult as it seems, at times, continue to seek to express this
love so that God may be glorified in your life.

Prayer
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Shine through my life, Lord, as I seek to love as you loved. Amen