Daily Devotional
The Humility of Love
“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?”
1 John 3:16-17
February 5, 2023
Ponder This
Knowledge puffs up but love fills up. Through Christ’s love, you can be humble. Not only does love enable you to be humble, but love also enables you to be courteous. Do you know what courtesy is? Love in little things. Love that says please, and love that says thank you. Love steps back and gives the other first place. We can talk about love in great flowering and swelling words, but our homes, the places we work, and the places where we worship would be much sweeter places if we’d learn to be courteous.
Don’t you think it’s time we started putting an emphasis on our responsibilities to other people? Christ’s love enables you to be unselfish, humble, and courteous.
- How has someone’s humility, unselfishness, and courtesy had an impact on your life?
- What would it look like to prioritize these things in your life when you are tempted to react based on your emotions?
Practice This
Consider selfishness and discourtesy in your life. Pray, repent, and pursue peace with the people you’ve hurt.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
