LOVE

"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. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:16-18

There are two things we need to know in order to understand God's love. The first thing is, God is love. It is in His very nature to be loving toward us as His children. And the second, we ourselves only know how to love because He loved us first.

When we understand those two things, we can perform acts of pure kindness, not because we feel we have to, but because we want to from a spirit of God's perfect love. In fact, our love for others is a sign that God lives in us. And when we allow God's love to shine in our lives, people can see the unseen God at work, and that brings Him glory, honor, and praise.

Genuine love is evidence that God is in us and has saved us. And with God's love and salvation comes the confidence that we will live forever with Him for all eternity.

Dear Savior, I thank You for Your perfect love that allows people to see God in me and desire to have a relationship with You. In Your name I pray. Amen.