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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