How many times have I measured my dedication to Jesus based on what appears to be the level of dedication of those around me? If I seem to myself more dedicated...well, I must be so dedicated to Him. And if someone in their joy of fresh revelation begins to share with me, my heart sinks. They must be dedicated and what does that make my love. Dinky.
But dedication is not a measure based on others. It is completely a measure of our hearts. And only Jesus can really see the level of dedication. (2 Cor. 10:12). Jesus is the one who looks into our hearts and says, "I see the desire. I see the weak yes in your heart. I see your small love....and I am captivated by it." And He loves us and keeps loving us until we are captivated and consumed by Him and our love grows more and more and our yes grows stronger and stronger, not by our own strength but by His strong love.
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