SIN

"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."

James 4:17
King James Version

What is sin? The Bible tells us that sin is knowing to do something good and not doing it. Jesus has told us that He wants us to love one another unconditionally just as He loves us and when we don't love one another unconditionally like He loves us then we are disobeying Him, hurting Him and breaking His heart.

Do I always love others unconditionally? No, there are times when I get upset with someone or get my feelings hurt and I allow resentment and bitterness to remain in my heart and then I have to tell God I'm sorry and ask Him to forgive me. The only person who has a right to not forgive us Jesus. After  all the pain and agony He suffered because of our sins, Jesus has a right to not forgive. 

How thankful I am that Jesus forgave me while still hanging on the cross with the blood flowing down His body. Jesus loves you. If you are reading this devotion then I am writing to you.

Joanne Lowe
February 29, 2020

JESUS UNDERSTANDS

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

Mattthew 25:21
King James Version

Lucie Eddie Campbell wrote one of my favorite hymns "He'll understand and say, well done". "Misunderstood, the Savior of sinners, Hung on the cross; he was God's only Son; Oh! hear him calling his Father in heav'n, "Not my will, but thine be done."

Yes, Jesus understands how it hurts when people tell lies about us. People not only told lies about our precious Saviour, they also beat Him beyond recognition, spat on Him and cursed Him. If someone has hurt you because they stopped being your friend, know that Jesus understands and that they weren't much of a friend if he or she turned on you.

Allow Jesus to pick you up in His loving arms and carry you until the pain goes away. Jesus really loves you. He loves you so much He died for you. Thank God for the love of our precious Saviour, and for the old rugged cross where Jesus died and shied His precious blood for you and for me.

Joanne Lowe
February 28, 2020

DO WE BELIEVE

"He believed the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness."

Genesis 15:6

King James Version

When Jesus tells us that He will never leave us or forsake us, do we believe Him?  If Jesus tell us something we can trust Him to keep His Word.  Our precious Saviour has told us that He will never leave us or forsake us so we can know that He will always be with us.  What a Saviour!  What a Friend, this Jesus of Nazareth!  No one loves you like Jesus loves you and nobody ever will.  Allow Jesus to comfort and encourage you.  He really cares when you are hurting.

Joanne Lowe

February 27, 2020

HE STILL LOVES US

"The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee."

Jeremiah 31:3
King James Version

Jesus has told us that He loves us with an everlasting love no matter what we do. The question we need to ask ourselves is "Do I love Jesus and if I do, what am I doing to prove to Him that I love Him". Does Jesus know that we love Him by our service to Him and by loving one another uncondtionally? If no, we are hurting Him and breaking His heart. May God have mercy on us if we are hurting His Son and breaking His heart.

Joanne Lowe
February 26, 2020

GOD TAKES CARE OF US

"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

John 14:13
King James Version

No matter what we need, God will take care of us. There was a time in my life many years ago when I didn't have a place to live. I slept at the Salvation Army at night and was supposed to be looking for work during the day. However, I had so many emotional problems that I was unable to work even though I wanted to work. A social worker, who was a Christian and really loved Jesus, said to me "You can work physically but you can't work emotionally because you are hurting too much".

O that you and I would understand that we need each other. The person who says he or she doesn't need anyone is not being honest. Everybody needs to be encouraged and told that Jesus loves them. When is the last time you told someone that Jesus loves them? When is the last time you told you pastor that God loves him? Yes, he probably does know that our Heavenly Father loves him but it would really encourage him to hear someone say it to him.

Joanne Lowe
February 25, 2020

WE ARE HURTING THEM

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one 

another."

John 13:34
King James Version

Jesus has told us that we should love one another uncondtionally as He loves us and when we don't love others unconditionally we are hurting Jesus and also God. Anything that hurts Jesus also hurts our Heavenly Father. One day you and I will stand before a Holy God and tell God why we treated His Son the way we did and why we hurt Him.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me unconditionally even when I hurt You. Please forgive me for the times when I don't love uncondtionally. I'm sorry because I never want to hurt You and yet I know there are times I do. I love You Heavenly Father and I appreciate all You 

have done for me. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
February 24, 2020

JESUS CARES

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, 

and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28
King James Version

Pastor Charles Price Jones wrote a beautiful hymn about Jesus "Come Unto Me". "Come unto Me; I will give you rest; Take My yoke upon you, Hear Me and be blest; I am meek and lowly, Come and trust My might; Come, My yoke is easy, And My burden’s light." If you are lonely, discouraged and feel like giving up, tell Jesus. He really loves you and cares when you are hurting.

Joanne Lowe
February 23, 2020