Theme this week: Songs of Precious Salvation
October 1, 2021 (Friday)
An old saying, probably very familiar to you, is, “Actions speak louder than words.” That is the premise of the hymn, “I Love Thee, My Lord.”
“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter” (Matthew 7:21 NLT).
The song is a call to all Christians to be sincere in their profession of faith in Christ and to be His faithful servants. We call Him, “Lord.” The word, “Lord,” implies authority. As we contemplate this thought, we are reminded that Jesus said, ““I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18 NLT). Let’s ask ourselves, “Is He truly my Lord?”
Jesus gave us a perfect illustration of how we show our Christian faith, when He said, “You shall know them by their fruit.” An orange tree produces oranges, an apple tree produces apples, etc. The life that you and I live as Christians is produced from within by the Holy Spirit.
The song says it well, “How much I love thee my actions will show.”
I LOVE THEE
Author: Anonymous
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I love thee, I love thee, I love thee, my Lord;
I love Thee, my Savior, I love Thee, my God.
I love Thee, I love Thee, and that Thou dost know;
But how much I love Thee my actions will show.
2 I’m happy, I’m happy, oh, wondrous account!
My joys are immortal, I stand on the mount!
I gaze on my treasure and long to be there,
With Jesus and angels, and kindred so dear.
3 O Jesus, my Savior, with Thee I am blest,
My life and salvation, my joy and my rest:
Thy name be my theme, and Thy love be my song;
Thy grace shall inspire both my heart and my tongue.
4 Oh, who’s like my Savior? He’s Salem’s bright King;
He smiles, and He loves me, and helps me to sing.
I’ll praise Him, I’ll praise Him, with notes loud and clear,
While rivers of pleasure my spirit do cheer.