In
your workplace, you probably take coffee breaks, lunch breaks, tea breaks and
definitely toilet breaks. Why not do the same in your spiritual life—take time
out for breaks, especially love breaks?
What
is a love break? It is the time you take to enjoy and feed on the love of Jesus
for you. At any time during the day, wherever you are, find a quiet spot and
feed on the love of Jesus. Just sit down and talk to Him. Say to Him, “Thank
You, Jesus, for loving me. Nothing is going to happen to me that You don’t
already know about. Jesus, when I could not save myself, You died for me. You
gave up Your life for me. What else will You not do for me!”
Such
love breaks are typified in the Old Testament by Aaron the high priest and his
sons eating the breast of the animal sacrificed (see Leviticus 7:31). The
breast of the animal speaks of the love of Jesus. Today, you are a priest to
God (see Revelation 1:6). So spend time feeding on the love of Jesus for you,
and see yourself nourished, strengthened and sustained by His love. Jesus is
our High Priest today. This means that His food is in loving us. He enjoys
loving us and is also “nourished” by His love for us.
But
do not forget that the breast was roasted by fire (see Leviticus 7:35), which
speaks of God’s judgment on Jesus as He hung on the cross because He was
carrying our sins. So as you feed on Jesus’ love for you, see Him loving you at
the cross. When things around you are not going well, do not allow the devil to
say to you, “If God loves you, how come these things are happening to you?” My
friend, interpret God’s love for you based on the cross, not on your present
circumstances.
During the day, when you are hard at work, when busyness sets in, when problems pile up or when discouragement comes, just stop everything and take a love break with Jesus! Let Jesus love you. Let yourself enjoy being loved by Him. Lean on His bosom, abide in His love and be nourished by His love for you! (Article & Picture; courtesy of Joseph Prince Ministries used with kind permission).
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