Finding Joy in Loving People
God enables His people to imitate Him in joyful love
Joy in being a beloved servant
April 28, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Psalm 92:12–14, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Romans 1:1, Colossians 3:22–24, 1 Timothy 4:12
Our love for ourselves is grasped not in anything about self, but in the person of our Master and gratitude for our calling. That love overflows in service since we are set aside to make a difference as holy slaves of Christ.
Loving the Saint
April 21, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • 2 Corinthians 1:1–2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 1:13, Romans 6:10–11, 1 Peter 1:1–2
God has provided new things for those who trust Christ, including identity, citizenship, way of life, and sainthood. As saints, Christians should follow the Lord in sanctification, making daily progress.
Loving self as an adopted child
April 14, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Genesis 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:16–18, 1 Peter 2:5
God loves us more richly than human minds can imagine. We are foolish when we don’t accept that love as adopted sons of God. Accepting the lie that we are completely right and good without God’s grace is equally foolish and tragically damning. The solution is to walk through and respond to the scriptural story of humanity: We are created beings – materially limited, immaterially vulnerable, and morally accountable. We can be justified in Christ – joined to Him by faith. Those who trust Jesus are adopted sons and daughters of God – heirs with full access to the Triune God.