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Upcoming Sermons & Devotional Message
March Sermons 2026
3-8 - The Heart of Jesus
John 17:1-14 , John 17:15-26
3-15 - Betrayed in a Garden
Genesis 2:15-17 + 3:1-6 , John 18:1-6
3-22 - Rooster Memories
John 18:15-18 , John 18:25-27
3-29 - A Crown of Thorns
Isaiah 53:1-10 , John 19: 1-7
Devotional Message : These will change 1-2 times a week. Stop by often to read the new message.
Some Thoughts on the Things We Do for Love
Because of the heartache they experienced with the wives of their older son Esau, Rebekah and Issac sent their youngest son Jacob back home to Rebekah’s uncle Laban to work and find a wife. Before long, Jacob saw and fell in love with Rachel, Laban’s youngest daughter. Jacob struck a deal and agreed to work for Laban for seven years to earn the right to marry the love of his life.
In Genesis chapter 29, we read:
“Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her” (Genesis 29:20).
Seven years sounds like a long engagement, but it seemed like just a few days to Jacob compared to the treasure of his bride. Isn't it wonderful to know that this kind of love is God’s idea and reflects His love for us? The Apostle Paul describes it this way:
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church” (Ephesians 5:31, 32).
Oh, the things we do for love.
While Jacob prepared to receive the woman of his dreams, Laban pulled a "bait and switch." He replaced Rachel with her older sister Leah to marry Jacob instead. How, you might ask? Well, brides at this time and in this part of the world were totally covered and veiled. So Jacob didn’t realize he married the other sister until it was too late. Once Jacob discovered the deception, Laban let him marry Rachel on the condition that Jacob would work for Laban for another seven years. In the end, Jacob gave 14 years of his life for the love of his life. Oh, the things we do for love.
Jacob's willingness to work 14 years to marry Rachel pales in comparison to what Jesus was willing to do because of His love for us. The most passionate love between a husband and wife is only a faint reflection of the love Christ feels for His Church. Human passion may fade over time, but we can delight in the love of Christ forever. The thing Jesus has done for love is amazing!