The ten second rule

The ten second rule

Bible: John 14:15-21

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If you love me, keep my commands (V.15).

Do you believe the Ten Second Rule? Apparently, if you trust some people, you can eat food that’s fallen on the floor as long as you get it in your mouth within ten seconds. The theory is that the bacteria from the floor won’t have started to grow on the food within ten seconds . . . It’s probably
best not to try this at home! There’s another ten second rule that I’ve come across recently: it’s about doing what God tells you to do straight away. If you see someone struggling, and feel a nudge from God to go over and help, we should do it right away, before we get the chance to change our minds. A ten second pause is all it takes for us to turn away from opportunities to show Jesus’ love. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commands” (JOHN 14:15). We might think, I do love Him, but how can I be certain of what He wants me to do in certain situations Jesus has given us what we need to better understand and follow the teaching in the Bible. He once said, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another [helper] to help you and will be with you forever— the Spirit of truth” (V.16). It’s the Spirit, who is with us and in us, who helps us to know Jesus better and “keep [His] commands” (V.15). His nudges will help us know how and when to take action (V.17). He will help us to show our love for God and His people (V.21).

                                  THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US WHAT

                                 WE NEED TO FOLLOW JESUS.

                                      Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries