July 3, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

I Fight because I Love

All most every Hallmark movie is about love. The two questions that every script works to answer are: Are you willing to fight for the one you love? How much do you me…then show me!

God is asking us the same questions each day we serve Him. The Spirit of God asks, “Are you willing to fight for Christ?” How much do you love Him? Is He worth fighting for with all your heart, soul, mind and strength? Answer this question!

Jesus asked Peter the same question as so many romantic movies ask, “Peter, do you love me?” Our answer should be like Peter, “Yes, I love you Lord.” Then Jesus gave him a command to serve God’s people.

If you love Jesus, Jesus will ask you how much—“How much do you love me?” Jesus asked Peter this question 3 times. Our answer should be the same. “You know Lord that I love you.” But, what Jesus was really asking Peter is, if he will fight for Him (Jesus) and the Body of Christ.

We must fight for the ones we love. We are expected to protect them, to cherish them, to sacrifice for them—we are asked to make the ultimate sacrifice for them.

I fought for Alonna before I married her. She knew that and it was that kind of love that ‘won her over’. It was this kind of love she was looking for and wanting from me.

I still fight for her to this day. In fact I fight for all whom I love—my kids, my friends, and the stranger God places in my path—yes, I fight for them because I love them.

There is a battle in front of us all—a battle for the Kingdom of God. It is a spiritual battle found in the realities of this world. I fight against all evil, against all darkness, against everything that exalts itself against Christ.

God has commanded us to fight within the Kingdom of God. He commands us to put on the armor of God. He is asking us, “Do you love me?” I will show how much I care for God through my faith, through my fighting, through my love. I fight because I love.

WWJWMTD

What would Jesus want me to do?

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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