On reading Rev 12:11 You reminded me Father, of Bro. Lawrence and the little book written about his life, “Practicing the Presence of God”. He repeatedly said “do all for the love of God.” He says this over and over.
Do all for the love of God. This man led a very simple life but one that was absolutely filled to the max with joy. He did not do any “great” things in the eyes of the world but the joy of the Lord was so dominant in all that he did, his life has been an example to believers for hundreds of years.
All in an average life might be cleaning dishes, mopping floors, laundry, cooking, listening, speaking, giving, receiving, reading, working, loving and being loved.
Doing all things for the love of God gave Bro. Lawrence an extraordinary life in Christ.
His joy could not be contained. His life was Your life, Father. He was not afraid to lose his life in Yours.
This is different than our own efforts to be good, unselfish, and kind to everyone, or to do a “good job”. “Doing” out of what you did for me at Calvary is divine love, it is Your life having its perfect way in us.
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