John 17: 25-26 "Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
Not once in his book so far has Blackaby written about anything a Christian needs "to do". No suggested minutes of quiet time each day. No read-the-Bible-through-in-a-year plan. Not even a "sacrificial giving" entry. Even today's verses which talk about love, does not turn into a reading about how we are to love others.
Before we teach Sunday School. Before we write the monthly tithe check. Even before we can love others, a person must know, really know the depth and passion of God's love for him. Until we acknowledge, accept and rejoice in the how much God loves each of one of us individually, Blackaby contends we cannot minister to, forgive or love others in a manner pleasing to God.
Fascinating that my relationship with God hinges not on my loving him, but on recognizing how much he loves me. Then will I be motivated to spend time with him. Then will I want to gather together with other believers. Then will I want to serve him with all my heart, soul and mind.
Father, during the quiet times in the mornings and hectic times throughout the day, please sharpen my awareness of how great your love is for me.
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