THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 15TH NOVEMBER 2024, FRIDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 15th November 2024 written by Julie Breutzmann (Iowa, USA)
TOPIC: A Simple Gift
Today’s Reading
John 15:9-17
Jesus said, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 (NIV)
Today’s Message
One afternoon I was walking through a park when I saw a woman sitting on a bench. Her hair was in disarray, her face bore a sad expression, and her eyes were downcast. In the center of the park stood an hibiscus tree overflowing with large red flowers. Some of the flowers had fallen on the pavement, so I decided to gather a few and give them to the woman. I saw an immediate change in her demeanor. She said to me: “Thank you, kind lady; it has been quite a while since someone gave me flowers.” She got up from the bench with a smile on her face as she smelled the flowers and walked away.
After this experience, I could not help but think of the powerful message in John 15:12. Jesus was the greatest example of love, and he invites us to love one another in words and actions. Simple gestures like a gift of flowers, a kind word, a helping hand, or breaking bread with someone can brighten others’ spirits. May we never hesitate to be messengers of God’s powerful love.
Today’s Prayer
Thank you, God, for your extraordinary love for us. Inspire us to love our neighbors as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Thought for the Day
My words and actions can show God’s love to those around me.
Prayer Focus
Someone who needs a loving gesture
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