Verse of the Day 4/7

Verse of the Day 4/7

1 John 3:16. By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.   New King James Version (NKJV)

John 3:16 "for God so loved the world", is probably the most recognized verse in the Bible.  Sports fans are used to seeing signs in the end zone at football games that are seen when someone scores a touch down or a field goal and the sign is waved in celebration.

There is another "John 3:16" in the Bible, today's verse 1 John 3:16 which should be easy for us to remember as well, especially during Good Friday and Easter,  because Easter is possible only because Jesus was willing to lay down His life for us.  

The verse also says we "ought" to do something, lay down our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.  It goes along with the "new command" that Jesus gave His disciples.

John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  New King James Version (NKJV)

And this is Love, not that I have first loved You
And this is Love, that You have first loved me
And You give up Your life
One perfect sacrifice
And this is Love, that You have first loved me

You did not wait for me to make myself a worthy man
You did not wait for me to make a good and righteous stand
There was nothing I could do                      (And This Is Love - Glad)

In Christ,  Mike    Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com  Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness  of sins,

in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

1 John 3:16-23 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Outworking of Love
16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. 19 And by this we [a]know that we are of the truth, and shall [b]assure our hearts before Him. 20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. 22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave [c]us commandment.