Benefits of Walking in the Revelation of the Love of God

A Case Study of the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved

“Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved…”
— John 20:2 (NKJV)

Apostle John, who wrote this verse, repeatedly referred to himself as:

“The disciple whom Jesus loved.”

At first glance, it might seem like a personal boast. But in truth, it was a faith-filled identity rooted in revelation.

John wasn’t saying that Jesus loved him more than the others—he was saying,

“I believe and receive that love.”

He didn’t define himself by his works, status, or achievements, but by one unshakable truth:

Jesus loves me.

And this revelation produced astonishing benefits—benefits that are available to anyone who chooses to live from the identity of “the one whom Jesus loved.”

1. Deeper Intimacy with Christ

“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
— John 13:23

At the Last Supper, John reclined close to Jesus’ heart. That closeness was no accident—it was the fruit of identity rooted in love. He wasn’t trying to earn a place near Jesus.
He was resting in the love already given.

Love received opens the door to intimacy.

2. Boldness to Stand When Others Ran

“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother… and the disciple whom He loved.”
— John 19:25–26

While others fled in fear, John remained at the foot of the cross.
His security in Christ’s love gave him the strength to stand in the darkest hour.

Love received becomes courage expressed.

3. Entrusted with Kingdom Responsibility

“Woman, behold your son!... Behold your mother!”
— John 19:26–27

Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to John. Why John?
Because love makes you trustworthy. God commits sacred things to those who are rooted in His heart.

Love received becomes responsibility entrusted.

4. Chosen to Receive Divine Revelation

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ… given to His servant John…”
— Revelation 1:1

The final, glorious book of the Bible—the Revelation of Jesus Christ—was given to John.
Not Peter. Not James.
John, the one who lived secure in love, was entrusted with divine mysteries.

Love received opens the door to revelation.

5. Protected by Love

Church history records that the Romans once tried to execute John by boiling him alive in oil. But he miraculously survived.
When they couldn’t kill him, Emperor Domitian banished him to the island of Patmos, where he received the visions that became the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:9).

This was more than divine preservation—it was a manifestation of a biblical principle John himself later wrote:

“God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.”
— 1 John 4:16

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear…”
— 1 John 4:18

Abiding in God’s love does more than comfort—it protects.

John’s revelation of love was more than emotional—it was spiritual armor.
He was preserved for a purpose.

Final Confession

I am the disciple whom Jesus loves.
I live from the love of God, not for it.
I serve from the identity of love, not for validation.
I am known, secure, and unshaken by His perfect love.

Prayer

Lord Jesus,
Thank You for loving me personally, deeply, and eternally.
Help me, like John, to live from the place of love, not striving, not performing, but resting.
Let Your love be my identity, my strength, and my protection.
Empower me to serve, stand, and see with clarity, all from the revelation that I am loved.
In Your Name, Amen.


 

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