Everyone believes that love is important, but love
is frequently thought of as a feeling. In reality, love is a choice and an
action. God’s love always involves a choice and an action, and our love should
be like His. How well do you display your love for God in the choices you make
and the actions you take? Are the choices you make each day for your benefit or
for others?
“Let us continue to love one another, for love comes
from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does
not love does not know God, for God is love.” -1 John 4:7-8
John says, “God is love” NOT “love is God” Our world has turned these words around which can
skew our understanding of love. The world thinks that “love” is what makes a
person feel good and that we should expect something in return. But that isn’t
real love; it is the exact opposite- selfishness. And God is not that kind of
“love”. God’s kind of love is directed outward toward others, not inward toward
ourselves. It is completely unselfish. It is impossible to have this love
unless God helps us set aside our own natural desires so that we can love and
not expect anything in return. The more we become like Christ, the more love we
will show to others.
“Let’s not
merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” -1 John 3:18.
Scripture is not saying that telling someone you
love them is wrong. It’s saying that instead of going through the motions and
saying “I love you” to your spouse, children, friends, and family; show them
you love them by the choices you make each day and by your actions.
How will you reveal to others that you love them
this season? Be specific. Think about each member of your family. How can you
show your love to ____________? Fill in the blank and take action. Spread God’s
kind of love, not the love that this world offers to us.
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