John 15:12-13

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Jesus redefined strength through sacrificial love. He possessed all authority yet chose to serve, suffer, and lay down His life. Sacrificial love asks, "What do others need from me?" rather than "What do I need?" It's choosing love when it costs you comfort, pride, time, or convenience. 

Godly men and women use their strength to bless others rather than advance themselves. Christ's love wasn't self-serving or conditional—it was selfless and intentional. Today, identify one way you can demonstrate sacrificial love: Who needs you to lay down your preferences, time, or pride for their benefit?

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