Follow God's Example

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:1-2 

As dearly loved children, God calls us to follow His exmple.

And walk in the ways of love.

Just as Christ love us.

He gave Himself up for us.

A fragrant, scented offering.

And a sacrifice to God.

All for us.

Christ Loved Us

Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 1:2

Christ loves us.

He even loves me.

Not just when I'm obeying His Word, but even when I'm avoiding Him.

He gave himself up for me as a fragrant offering.

Jesus took my place as a sacrifice to God.

Last week we paid off our home!

We give God the glory and praise for providing for us over and above anything we could ask or imagine.

Tomorrow we will go out to celebrate.

Beloved Children

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:1-2

It is not always easy to walk in love when we are around people who are mean or rude or disrespectful.

We are beloved children of God.

Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.

He is a fragrant offering and a pleasing sacrifice for us.

He is a sacrifice to God.

We are blessed.

Dearly Loved Children

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:1

Sunday my friend Mari made me some delicious emapañadas.

She also gave me some holiday coffee made by a pastor friend of hers as a fundraiser.

What a wonderful combination.

Mari and her husband walk in the way of love and bless me with their friendship.

My friend Mariley does the same.

We met for lunch last week.

She has been praying for me since I was first diagnosed with cancer.

And she has been supporting me and encouraging me along my journey.

Even sharing her personal story with me and how she has overcome cancer herself.

These friends walk in the way of love, showering me with their blessings and care.

As dearly loved children, God also showers us with His love.

Even giving himself up for us.

Christ loves us and offered himself for our sakes. Wow!