February 29, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Need I Say More Series #7

Always in Love

Being an overcomer is what Christ wants from each and every one of us. Notwithstanding, there is a quality that precedes being an overcomer and keeping your ‘position of overcoming’ on a daily basis.

Often we think serving God is about doing things His way or having enough faith or showing an over abundance of mercy to others. These are all good but miss the mark when it comes to Jesus’ teachings. May I remind you—to love God first!

When we get lost in the ‘fight of righteous’ or the ‘business of helping others’ to the point we lose ourselves and the closeness to what all of this was for—being in love with God. We need to be reminded of what it is like to be in love. I learned “what being in love” is from my wife, Alonna.

When I met Alonna she did not like me. It took sometime for me to win her over—she thought I was an egocentric, self-centered, macho male that thought he knew everything—she was not far from the truth. Needless to say, I was able to show her some of my better qualities and she fell in love with me.

We would go on a date and when I got home, I would talk with her for hours on the phone till early in the morning. I just could not talk with her enough, be with her—seeing her smile and laughing with her. I could not get enough of her…never have; never will.

Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit are just the same to me. I have fallen in love all three persons of the Trinity. It was easy, They just showed up at different times of my life, and I followed Their leads—Their love for me. Just like Alonna’s love.

God’s love is better than life! I just cannot get enough of Him! I am in love with the Trinity! I cultivate my relationship with my wife and as we grow older—I remember and will never forget—I am in love.

Even so, it is also with Christ, God and the Holy Spirit. I will not forget; I do things that remind me of my love for Them. I make sure I have my favorite Bible verses, inspirational songs, and conversations that move my spirit and bring His presence.

Want to be an overcomer, try staying in love with Christ! Our love for Him demand actions that promote and show our love—not so different that being in love with your wife. Yes, I am an overcomer by His blood, by my testimony and being in love with Him!

Come Lord Jesus, come!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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