Love is not just a four letter word, it is a way of life. Love is active, not passive. We are urged to demonstrate our love for our brothers and sisters through practical means, and not just through good intentions. Love is the stuff of life. God breathed love and life into creation at the beginning of time. It is by love that we have the chance to experience this life. It is by love that God offers us the chance to experience the next life with Him. Love comforts us, and sheilds us from the attacks of the devil. Because we know that God's love for us in unconditional, we can take comfort in His grace when we stuff up. Love allows us to be known by God, and to be open to His comfort and healing. Without love, we close ourselves off to the one person who is able to help us. Love is what brought us to this point, and love is what sustains us in our current trials, and love is what gives us hope for the future. And more astounding, incredible and overwelming that all of this, is that we can love as God loves us. Even though selfishness, weakness, bitterness and foolishness seem to rule our hearts and minds, through the blood of Jesus, we are able to love our brothers and sisters with the same extravagent, over the top, never ceasing, always hopeful love of God. And when we can love others, like God loves us, THAT is when we truly appreciate what it means to be ALIVE in Christ.
Application:
Which Bible story best demonstrates to you the awesomeness of God's love?
Who is your life needs God to breath life back into their hearts?
How can you show through your actions and words how powerful the life giving love of God is?
Why are you resistant or hesitant to share the story of God's love with others?
When are you going to share this story?
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