1 John 4:10-11
This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we ought to love one another.
Love is a very precious commodity! I have counseled countless individuals who were desperately searching for someone to love them unconditionally. I might add that, for many of these people, it would have to be unconditional love because they were very unlovable. I have come to the conclusion that these people are the very ones who need love the most.
Notice that 1 John 4:10-11 defines love. It is not determined or measured by our love for God, but by His love for us. Let that sink in for a few minutes. Human love is so far removed from the pure love of God that we cannot comprehend it. It can only be experienced to be appreciated.
In some contorted manner we have convinced ourselves that we will please God by directing all of our love toward Him. While that may make us feel good, it is not what we are directed to do. We are to demonstrate our love toward God by the way we love those around us.
Oops! That may come as a big surprise. It tells me that we are to get out of our comfort zone and love others with all of our heart. It is time to take a look at the way we are living and loving. Let others feel the love of Jesus through you!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil