Beloved Of Christ

KJB Daily Devotion – Following Jesus In Every Chapter
Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Chapters: 1 John 4-5
Message Title: Beloved Of Christ

Hello My Friend,

Beloved, Loved; greatly loved; dear to the heart. No greater love has anyone shown than Christ, who gave His life for all mankind. Christ died for everyone from Adam to the last soul God will create, and this was not just some sacrifice to spare the life of one person, this was an ultimate sacrifice, one that would not only pardon a soul bound for hell, but give everlasting life and a relationship with God for eternity to those who believe in Him. To believe or not to believe, that is the question, but that question is literally a matter of life or death of the soul. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” - John 3:16-18.

Spirit, Wind; air in motion; hence, breath. Everyone has the breath of life in them, meaning as long as they are breathing they are alive physically, but not everyone has the Spirit of God in them. The second Adam and Eve sinned, God took His Spirit out of man, and there is only one way to get it, and that is be born again, through our faith and acceptance of His Son, Jesus Christ. What about those who were here before Christ came here in the flesh? They too had to believe. While we look to Jesus, who has been to the cross, they look to Jesus (Messiah) who was going to the cross. Not every person who says they are saved are, and in fact, they are bringing thousands of people to hell with them. As John winds down his letter to Christians who were being corrupted or turning away from God to these false gods, he warns us not to trust every person who claims Christ.

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” - 1 John 4:1-4.

“because greater is he that is in you,” If you have received Christ as your Saviour, then the Spirit of God is inside of you, meaning God is in you. You were born again the second you believed that Christ died to save you from hell, and now He dwells within your soul, we know Him to be the Holy Spirit. Anyone denying the deity of God (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit), as well as the perfect sacrifice of Christ will not be saved. The devil has power, but God's power is greater, and if Christ lives in us than we will overcome not only the devil, but death and hell as well. “No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.” - 1 John 4:12-15.

“and his love is perfected in us.” Love, To regard with affection, on account of some qualities which excite pleasing sensations or desire of gratification. In short, we love whatever gives pleasure and delight to our hearts. Let me tell you, there is a difference between the love that we have upon each other and the love of Christ. Our love is conditional, meaning we have to get something out of it to give it. The love of Christ is unconditional, meaning He shows the same affection toward all of us, whether we love Him back or not. To love as Christ loves is unconditional, that does not mean we are to hang out with everyone, it means we treat everyone the same way, even if they do not deserve it. And how do love as Christ? By being obedient to God.

“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” - 1 John 5:1-4.

“and his commandments are not grievous.” Everything that God requires of us and wants us to avoid is not done to keep us from living a good life, it's done to give us the best life we can possibly live without all the corruption of the world. Life is hard enough as it is without all the added problems caused by loving the things of the world. Do not get me wrong, we all want to be happy and successful in life, but there are ways to do it that are not only respectful to God, but ourselves. Do not mistake salvation as a means to live a life that goes against everything that God stands for. We can avoid many heartaches if we just listen to God in the first place.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.” - 1 John 5:14-18.

“and there is a sin not unto death.” We are beloved of God, He gave His life so we do not have to spend an eternity being tortured in the lake of fire. He wants to give us the things we need and desire, but there are some things that He will not. Why? He sees beyond what we see. He knows what giving it to us will do to us, and if we think our salvation will keep us from uncertain death by going against Him, think again. No, God will not send a soul that is saved to hell, but He will take one home that refuses to live right. Yes, we are all sinners, we all need Christ daily to keep right with God, but if we are truly saved and living a corrupt and wicked life, than He will take us home to keep us from causing more harm to us and even others. “The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” - 1 Corinthians 15:56-58.

Today's Prayer: God, With all the emotions tied with our hearts it's truly amazing that You love us unconditionally. We don't have to do anything to receive that love, You give it freely to all who come to You through Your Son. Lord, I admit that my love toward others can be conditional, and I am quick to be rude or harsh when someone treats me wrong. Give me Your power and grace to love as You love, not to be judgmental, rude, or say things that are hurtful, but to give good judgment and respect toward all. In ask these things in the name of Jesus, Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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