Jesus' love for me

"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command."      John 15:13   NLT

This is one of the most astounding verses in the whole New Testament. Jesus' love for each one of us knows no end. God loves each one of us as He loves Him. (John 17:23). As we live our lives for Him He calls us His friend and we have the privileged position that He speaks to us and keeps us informed  about things.

This alone is amazing when you think that our government head's - King, Presidents, Prime Ministers etc share nothing with us and yet the King of kings is totally open about all, and let's us know all things. This is such a privilege. However, there is a condition: 'You are my friends if you do what I command' v14 which is understandable. 

The thing is, this condition must be adhered to. We can't be Jesus' friend if we obey one thing but refuse to consider and obey the next. It is an all or nothing condition. This doesn't mean that if we sin, we will lose His friendship. Not at all, He has already made provision for this in 1 John 1:9. 'But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.' It is the blatant ignorance of His Word and refusal to live by all He says that disqualifies us from the friendship that He offers.

I suppose that friendship can be classed as a person who is loyal and trustworthy to another. Someone who makes the other person feel safe and there is no ulterior motive behind this. Jesus is this and much, much more. His friendship is loyal and trustworthy and someone who makes you feel safe. There is no one like Him - anywhere. Therefore, why not learn to trust Him much more. He is to be trusted; one can tell Him anything and He will respect you with His faithfulness and kindness. He can also heal that hurting heart.

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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