Sunday Worship begins 9:45 am

 

 

                       

Just A Thought: Love In Action

November 11, 2018 0 comments

Posted in: Just a Thought

“We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” - 1 John 3:16

In the verse above, we see how Jesus shows His unconditional, love through His willingness to die for us - to give us life. This verse is also about showing love by setting aside your own agenda in order to help, reach out to, and love others. If you think there are no people on earth today that are willing to die for their fellow man, look again!  From the policemen, firemen, and emergency crews to members of the military we see that such a love for others is all around us.  We see accounts of heroism on some level just about every night on the evening news.   If you ask any of these people “why” they do what they do, they may not be able to tell you, it’s just something in them - a sense of duty. It’s the same with our faith! With the Holy Spirit in us, we will just be walking in the Spirit, willing to do what we should as we love each other.

Love in its simplest form according to Christ is obedience. Christ was obedient to the Father and became the ultimate sacrifice, a greater example of love does not exist!  In John 14:15, Jesus says to you and I, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”  Obedience is a result of love. When we love Jesus, we obey His requests. Jesus loved the Father and obeyed His commands.

Loving one another Jesus’ way is more than “mushy gushy love talk” and a quick hug. It’s the real, lay down your life, pull together and help someone where they need you (even when it’s not easy) type gesture backed up by genuine, hard-working action. Love is best when it is being “worked out” and actions are involved. Love is an action.   

As you think of those whom God has placed in your sphere of influence, who might He be calling you to go all out for? Is there someone in your life who needs to know they are valued, and loved?  Once you have identified the who, then comes the how. What gift of time, creativity, words, or some material good might cause them to experience a touch from God through you?  Take a few moments now in God’s presence, to seek His wisdom on how to love one person this week!

Comments for this post have been disabled