John 15:12-13 says, “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
Liza was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her five-year-old brother. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. He hesitated for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, ‘Yes, I’ll do it if it will save Liza.’ As the transfusion progressed, he lay in a bed next to his sister and smiled, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, ‘Will I start to die right away?’ Being young, the boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give her all of his blood. He was willing to lose everything to save the one he loved.
Sacrifice, selfless generosity, full commitment... these are the things of love. Real love. The love that Christ showed on the cross for mankind... and the type of love He asks us to demonstrate to those we call family or friend. Are you willing to lose everything for the sake of another? You may never be called to... but it’s this kind of dedication and devotion that changes the world.
Tuesday Reminder… Don’t forget… this weekend is historic for Potential Church. Our south Florida campuses are coming together for one free worship experience at the BB&T center! Hope to see you there this Sunday at 10AM! For more details about this special service and the amazing weekend concert, check out this link: http://potentialchurch.com/xtreme/
