Hey friends, welcome back to Strong & Courageous.

Today we’re talking about the greatest kind of love there is.

Jesus said, “No greater love has one than this, that he lays down his life for his friends.”

That verse tells us something really important about love. Real love isn’t just words. Real love shows up. It sacrifices. It puts others first.

Jesus didn’t just say these words—He lived them.

He chose to lay down His life because He loves us. He saw our sin, our mistakes, and our brokenness, and He still chose the cross.

That means you are not loved because you’re perfect. You’re loved because Jesus is loving.

And when we understand how much we are loved by Him, it changes how we treat our friends. We learn to forgive. We learn to serve. We learn to love even when it costs us something.

You may not be asked to give your life for a friend—but every day you can choose patience, kindness, and selfless love.

Today, remember this:

You are deeply loved by Jesus, and His love helps you love others well.

Let’s pray together.

Jesus, thank You for loving me so much. Help me share that same love with the people around me. Amen.