UNHOOK THE CHAIN

Good afternoon everyone.

 

Here is today's Bible lesson:

 

UNHOOK THE CHAIN

 

READ:

John 14:15-24

 

If you love Me, keep My

commandments. -John 14:15

 

Jesus made it clear to His disciples that He is "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).  He is the only way to the Father, and our belief and commitment to Him results in love and obedience-and leads to an eternal home in heaven.

 

Christina, a Bible student in Minsk, Belarus, wrote this testimony:  "Jesus died for everyone, even the most desperate sinner.  The worst criminal who comes to Him in faith, the Lord will accept.

 

"For a very long time, Jesus had been knocking at my door.  Figuratively speaking, the door to my heart was open.  I was a believer.  But I kept the safety chain in place.  I would not turn my life over to Him."

 

Christina knew this was not right, and she felt that God was compelling her to make a change.  "I knelt before Him and opened the door as wide as I could."  She took off the chain.

 

Committed followers of Jesus will do what He commands-without safety chains or back doors.  No reserving little corners of our lives all for ourselves.  No secret sins.

 

If, like Christina, you've been holding back from surrendering to God, it's time to unhook that safety chain.  Let go of those reservations.  Throw open the doors of your life, and experience the joy of obedient discipleship. -Dave Egner

 

Less of self and more of Jesus,

More and more each day like Thee;

Just to live in full surrender

For my Lord who ransomed me. -Wonder

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No live is more secure than a life surrendered to God.

 

INSIGHT

For over 3 years the 12 disciples received counsel, comfort, and care from the Savior.  Prior to the events of John 14, Christ had announced that He was going away (John 13:33).  Yet Christ knew it would be to their advantage, for He planned on sending them "another Helper" (14:16).  The Holy Spirit would continue the ministry Christ  had begun with them.  All believers have the Spirit and the power and comfort He provides (Ephesians 5:18).

Have a blessed day and weekend.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace