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LOVE JESUS ABOVE ALL

Read Revelation 2:1-7
“… But I have this against you: you have abandoned the
love you had at first.”Revelation 2:4 (HCSB)

The final line of the refrain from my favorite childhood hymn is, “Oh, how I
love Jesus, because He first loved me.” When sung from a true heart, it is
a beautiful offering of worship to our Lord. Our love for Jesus should not
only be hailed in our worship, it should be the motivating factor for
everything we claim to do for Him.

The church at Ephesus outwardly appeared to be a wonderful
congregation. Jesus Himself pointed out their hard work, faithful
endurance, worthy walk, and doctrinal integrity. The problem was that
these works were performed out of duty, rather than out of love for the
Savior. Though they did not know it, the Ephesian Christians needed
revival. They were running the risk of losing their light for the Lord.

Many believers are wearing themselves out with a manic schedule of
church programming while seeing few results. In their harried lifestyle
of “Christian” activities they do not spend time cultivating their love for
Jesus. They need a revival of the heart. They need to heed the words
of Christ, “Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the
works you did at first” (Rev. 2:5a).

Is your love for Jesus the motivation for your work for Him?

PRAYER
Tell Jesus how much you love Him. If needed, repent for
allowing your love for Him to grow cold.