The Constraining Love of Jesus
By Charles Simeon The love of Christ controls and urges and
impels us, so that all those who live might live no longer
to and for themselves, but to and for him who died and was
raised again for their sake. 2 Corinthians chapter 5, verses
14-15 The love of Jesus has a constraining
power, which invincibly impels us to live unto Him. Let it once
be shed abroad in our hearts, and we shall instantly exclaim
with rapture, My Lord and My God! What have I to do any more
with idols, will be the natural effusion of our souls. Hosea
chapter 14, verse 8. We will feel a holy indignation
at the thought of having wickedly sinned against Him for so long,
and shall address Him in the language of His repenting people,
O LORD, our God, other masters besides You have ruled over us,
but we will acknowledge and mention Your name alone. Isaiah 26, verse
13. Walk with God as His dear children. Commit to Him your every care
and expect from Him a supply of all your needs. Motivated
by His all-constraining love, be ready to sacrifice every earthly
consideration and to even lay down life itself for Him. He
gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless
deed, and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous
for good works. Titus 2 verse 14 The life I live
in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved
me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2 verse 20