1 John 4:20-21
If a man says, I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar: for he that love not his brother whom, he hath seen, how can he love God whom, he hath not seen? And this commandment has we from him, that he who love God loves his brother also.
What of Today’s Verse…
Love! The word can mean anything. Many in the Christian community have tried to define it by a dictionary or lexicon, not realizing the key word for love, agape, is defined by action. Before Christians got a hold of agape, it meant the same thing our word today does: just about anything! But if you read 1 John, you see what love is by what God does. God demonstrates his love. He asks us to do the same for our brothers and sisters. Love must be more than talk; it must be genuinely demonstrated in action!
Let us Pray:
Precious Father, you have so graciously shared your love with me. I must confess, in my heart I intend to love others as you do, but my intentions often get washed away with “busy-ness” or timidity. Father, through your Spirit, prompt me to show my love to others in actions rather than just thought and talk. Through Jesus, your greatest demonstration of love I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Learn to love…
Learn to love the challenges, and you will grow stronger. Learn to love putting forth effort, and you’ll find yourself becoming more capable and effective.
Learn to love making a positive contribution, and your life will grow richer. Learn to love being around people who are different from you, and you’ll gain many valuable new perspectives.
Learn to love discovering what you do not know, and your knowledge will greatly expand. Learn to love truly listening, and your wisdom will increase.
Learn to love giving, and your life will be blessed. Learn to love being thankful, and you’ll know real abundance.
Learn to love the ordinary moments, and you’ll find each day filled with warm golden treasures. Learn to love simply being, and you’ll rise to a whole new level of awareness.
Learn to love something about each day, and your days will bring rich fulfillment. Learn to love, and you’ll know how to live.
