Sometimes words are not enough.

Jesus once told a story about a man who had two sons. Individually, the father told each of his sons to go and work in the family's vineyard that day. The first son told his father, “No, I don't want to,” but later he changed his mind and went. The second son told his father, “Yes, sir,” but he didn't go. At the end of the story Jesus asked his listeners this question: “Which one of these two did his father's will?” (Matthew 21:28-31, CEB)

Sometimes words are not enough.

When the risen Christ appeared to some of the disciples for an early morning breakfast on the beach, Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Three times Peter says, “Yes!” Three times Jesus responded with “Feed and tend my sheep,” (John 21:15-17).

Sometimes words are not enough.

Singing “Oh how I love Jesus, oh how I love Jesus...” (Frederick Whitfield) with others in church or praying and telling Jesus, “I love you,” are both great things to do! If we believe in and follow Jesus Christ we should express our love for him. But, when it comes to loving Jesus, “I love you” is not enough. To love Jesus means to care for others, to shape one’s life according to Jesus’ life, and to live out a love that knows no limits! 

Your partner on the journey,

Pastor Steve