The greatest love story of all time was displayed for all to see a little over 2,000 years ago.
But just prior to its display, Jesus was walking with His disciples and spoke this statement. John 15:13 (MKJV) No one has greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Well, if you think about it, Jesus was right. The greatest act of kindness, or demonstration of self-sacrificial love that anyone can display. That is, towards someone else, is the act of saying, “No let me die in their place.” Then obviously, following it up with the same promised act of love.
However, when it came to Jesus, He took it a step further! Not only did He die for His friends, His family, His disciples, but He also died for those who were His enemies.
Wow! To die for someone so they can live, even when they have made it clear that they hate you. Is a preposterous thought process for all of us. It would, no doubt, be the Greatest act of Love ever demonstrated and my friends, Jesus did it for you and me.
It was also the will of God the Father as seen in John’s gospel.
John 3:16 (KJV) For God (the Father)so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
This act of love was done for all of mankind. Those who love and those who hate; the ones who are tall and the ones who are short; skinny, large, young, old, wealthy and poor. No matter from what walk of life you have come from, His sacrifice was enough to bring the believing ones – eternal life!
Thank You Lord Jesus for loving us, even when we weren’t in love with You. Because of Your love for us, we can now love others and show them how much You loved us all.
#JesusLovesMe #NoGreaterLove #HisDeathBroughtMeLife
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Larry Atkerson Sr. was born-again at a young age. He grew up in rural southeastern Oklahoma, then in high school, his family moved to Tulsa, Ok.
During this time he met the young lady who would become his wife, Lisa. They got married when they were still in their teen years. Obviously, getting married at this age created some very interesting times as they both grew up and matured together. However, they have stayed true to their vows, to each other, and have basically grown up with their 3 wonderful children.
Larry Atkerson Sr. and Lisa Atkerson both have received training in ministry at "Rhema Bible Training Center" and "School of the Local Church"/"Grace School of Ministry" in Broken Arrow, and Tulsa, Ok. respectively.
While attending "School of the Local Church", he received his first taste of the original languages of the Bible, in a course called "Beginning Biblical Greek". Since that time he has also received training in "Biblical Hebrew", with a university based in Israel. "eTeacher".
Larry Atkerson Sr. has worked/volunteered in just about every position a church or ministry can have. In doing so, he has filled many different roles ranging from door-greeter to Sunday-School teacher, and children’s church worker to counselor. He has also served in the pastoral positions of children’s, youth, and adult ministries. He has worked and been involved in hospital/visitation ministries where he has seen the power of God change people’s lives.
He delights in going on short-term mission trips! All the while, seeing the love of God with applied wisdom - transform people and their lives forever.
Larry Atkerson Sr. teaches a weekly bible study class starting just after spring break each year and continuing until right before Thanksgiving. In the class, he delves into the wonderful-exciting-mysteries and simplicity of the Word of God.
