Clive begins this sermon by outlining the remarkable freedom upon which Jesus lived his life on earth. Jesus lived every day knowing the divine love of God the Father. Nothing compared to this and Jesus lived freely in this love. The amazing truth of these verses is that through our relationship with Jesus we can also know this love. God the Father pours out his love on his Son and this love is poured out on us! Once we know and/or are reminded of this wonderful truth we can start to drink in some of the freedom that Jesus felt and lived.
Living in this love gives us the freedom to allow this love to overflow. As God lavishly pours his love onto us we cannot help but overflow abundantly with a radiant love for the creator who pours it out on us. This overflow also leads to a love for our brothers and sisters that is not sustained through human effort. But instead is sustained by dwelling actively in this amazing love.
Living in this love also gives us a freedom to live. Abundant life itself is only found in the person of Jesus. Peace, eternal life, victory, forgiveness and so much more can only be received through relationship with Jesus. The Father delights in Jesus as seen at his baptism. Therefore, as we children of God knowing and living in this love, we receive these things Jesus earned and has a Father who also delights in us!
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