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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

LOVE IS A VERB

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16        
       This verse says a lot more than one might thing.  Let’s have a look.  First off, knowing and relying on someone can be two very different things. To both know and rely on someone you must almost know them better than you know yourself.  This is what God wants for us, to know Him deeply and rely on Him completely.
       Secondly, as we look around us we find that the word love has been significantly watered down and cheapened by improper use. It is not a passive word and it was never intended to be.  Love is a word that requires action.  As a means of proving this God sent His very own Son to die in our place.  This was an action that shows us without words how deep and abiding His love is for His creation.  How do we show our love to others?
       Thirdly, scripture tells us to love one another even as Christ loves us (John 13:34-35, 15:12).  This is because God lives in us in the form of the Holy Spirit, which is meant to transform us into individuals who imitate Christ by living in love.
       If you are going to declare to the world that you’re a Christian, are you truly prepared to live your life as a shining light in a dark and sin sick world or are you just speaking words?  Talk is valueless if it isn’t followed up by actions.  If we really know God in the truest sense of the word, we will rely on Him to be our everything.  God’s very nature is the definition of love.  Follow His example and make a lasting impact on those around you.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

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