A Mother’s Love and Sacrifice: Following the Example of Jesus

12/03/2024 5 min Temporada 1 Episodio 331
A Mother’s Love and Sacrifice: Following the Example of Jesus

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Summary Discover a mother's love and sacrifice and the example set by Jesus. Learn how to sacrificially love and serve others, trusting in God's provision. Introduction: Living with Integrity: A Mother's Love and Sacrifice When a mother looks out for the needs of her children, there is always a cost. Growing up, my family didn't have a lot of money, but my Mum always found a way to provide for us. She sacrificed many holidays so that she could afford to send her children to life-changing events like music schools and junior camps. This is a testament to the sacrificial love that mothers have for their children. Practising Wisdom Looking after the needs of others always involves some sacrifice. It may require giving up your time, money, energy, or even privacy. However, when we sacrifice our own needs for the sake of others, we are practicing wisdom. In Proverbs 31:10-31, we see the example of a wise and virtuous woman who goes above and beyond to care for her family and community. Following the Example of Jesus When we talk about sacrifice, we cannot overlook the ultimate example set by Jesus. He sacrificed everything for us, willingly going to the cross to save us from our sins. His focus was always on our needs, not his own. As followers of Christ, we are called to imitate his selfless love and sacrifice in our own lives. God's Promise As we assume responsibility for meeting the needs of others, God promises to meet our own needs. This is all part of his plan. We can trust in God's provision as we sacrificially give to others. It may not always be easy, but we can find comfort in knowing that God sees our sacrifices and rewards them. By embracing the sacrificial love of a mother and following the example of Jesus, we can make a positive impact on those around us. Let's be prepared to sacrifice for others, trusting in God to provide for our own needs as we meet the needs of others. Reflection Question How can you sacrificially love and serve others in your life, following the example of Jesus? Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast This Week This week, following Mothers’ Day, we are considering the character of the Woman of Valour described in Proverbs 31. Her values are ones we should all cultivate in our lives, with God’s help. Each weekday we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together. Monday 11 March - More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com. YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6n YouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcP TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotional Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/ Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod

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