THE SUNSHINE OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! BIBLE PASSAGE: This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. (1 John 4:9) MEDITATION: Do you want to be loved? That’s a silly question, isn’t it? Everyone wants to be loved by at … Continue reading
ARE YOU OBEYING THE LORD’S COMMAND TO LOVE? BIBLE PASSAGE: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) MEDITATION: If you were asked to sum up the scriptures in one word, you might choose the word, ‘unity’. Isn’t that what God wants of all people? He wants … Continue reading
I LOVE THE LORD BUT HOW CAN I SHOW HIM THAT I DO? BIBLE PASSAGE: Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7) MEDITATION: Who do you think was the greatest giver of all time? It … Continue reading
DO YOU LOVE JESUS AS MUCH AS HE LOVES YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” (John 8:58) MEDITATION: When I was a child, I thought that Jesus entered the world at Bethlehem. I could imagine how excited His parents were, and how excited Jesus was … Continue reading
LOVE SHOWN THROUGH DISCIPLINE BIBLE PASSAGE: “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.” (Revelation 3:19) MEDITATION: Have you ever considered the reason we discipline our children? It is partly to help them learn, but it is also because they need our help, right? Help? Yes, we help them when … Continue reading
WHERE IS THE LOVE? WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? BIBLE PASSAGE: But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 20-21) MEDITATION: … Continue reading
DOES THE ‘LOVE OF GOD’ LIVE IN YOUR HEART? BIBLE PASSAGE: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” (1 John 3:17) MEDITATION: Would others describe you as someone who is generous, or stingy? … Continue reading
IF YOU CLAIM TO KNOW GOD, CAN OTHERS TELL BY THE LOVE THEY SEE IN YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: When you read the verse in 1 John 4:8, does it make you pause and think about the level of love … Continue reading
IS YOUR LOVE VERTICAL AS WELL AS HORIZONTAL? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Because he loves Me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.” (Psalm 91:14) MEDITATION: Would you agree that one of the basic needs of mankind is affection? We desire love from others, and whether we realize … Continue reading
WHAT DO THE WORDS ‘SACRIFICE’, ‘OBEDIENCE’ AND ‘LOVE’ MEAN TO YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about … Continue reading