Devotion:
Read John 15:9-12.
Those of us who can remember the 1970’s TV series The Waltons will remember how each show ended at bedtime with all the members of the three generations of Waltons in their beds and calling out, “Good night” to one another. “Good night, Dad!” “Good night John-Boy!” “Good night Mary Ellen!” and so on. No one was left out, as everyone was wished a good night, and no one received that greeting without passing it on to others. In one episode, the dad called out, “Enough of this, let’s get to sleep!” This series was based on the life and family of its creator, who remembered how his family showed their love for one another nightly in this way.
Jesus calls us as branches to stay connected to him as the life-giving vine. The Father loves the Son, and the Son loves us. When we stay connected with Jesus through our prayer life, studying the Scriptures, attending worship, serving others, and so on, we continue to receive the life-giving love of Christ. But we are not meant to simply be recipients of that love...instead, we are to pass it on to others. Like the “Good night” greeting, we are to receive the love of Christ, enjoy it, celebrate it, and then show that love to others.
Personal Worship Option:
Give thanks today that Jesus Christ loves you. Reflect on the ways you feel the love of Christ. Does the love of Christ come to you sometimes through other people? Give thanks for them. Now ask God to show you someone to whom you can pass along the love of Christ.
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