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When a loved one passes away, we feel immense pain and sadness. However, as time passes, we begin to cherish the memories of the person and find joy in reflecting on the things they taught us and the moments that made us smile. In a similar way, the death of Jesus Christ can bring sadness, but meditating on his love for us and all he did and said can bring us great joy.

Gratitude Moves Us to Follow Jesus

Reflecting on Jesus’ life and death, we feel grateful for the blessings he has given us, such as the hope of everlasting life and a close friendship with God. We can never repay Jesus and God for what they have done for us, but we can show our gratitude by dedicating our time, energy, and resources to advance the Kingdom work and supporting the work of pure worship.

Love for God and Christ Moves Us to Love Others

Knowing how much God and Christ love us, we are moved to love them in return. This love compels us to show love to others, including our fellow brothers and sisters in faith. We demonstrate this love by engaging in the preaching work, supporting and comforting our brothers and sisters, working to maintain peace with them, and forgiving them. Pastors, in particular, can demonstrate their love for God and Christ by caring for the needs of Jesus’ sheep and by helping inactive ones return to God.

Love for Christ Moves Us to Be Courageous

Jesus’ love for us gives us courage, as he has conquered the world and promised to watch over us. When we pray to God for courage, we can overcome our fears and do his will. Joseph of Arimathea serves as an example of how fear can be overcome with courage. We, too, can find courage by relying on God and serving him without fear of what others may think.

Joy Moves Us to Serve God Without Letup

The disciples found joy in serving God after Jesus’ resurrection, and we, too, can find joy in serving God throughout the year. This requires putting God’s Kingdom first in our lives and dedicating our time, energy, and resources to serving him. By doing so, we can find joy in worshiping God and serving him continually.

Conclusion

The love of Christ compels us to show gratitude, love, courage, and joy in serving God. By reflecting on all that Jesus did for us and dedicating ourselves to serving him, we can find joy in worshiping God and serving him without letup.

By Christian Publishing House