Daily Reading: 6-27-16
1 John 2:7-11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Love is always connected to the Son of God, Jesus Christ. He is divine Love expressed through human flesh. If we follow Christ’s example that is revealed in Scripture-how he loved all people-we will be pleasing the heart of God. Let’s remember Jesus did not always agree with the way people chose to live out love because sometimes people chose to love self more than God, as well as abuse others. However, Christ extended to even the greatest offenders unconditional love and an attitude of respect. Love is not a feeling; love is a choice. God’s grace provides the power to put His love into action when we choose to love God’s way.
In his letter to believers everywhere, the Apostle John reminds Christ’s followers that living in God’s love is living in the Light of Truth. Christ revealed a clearer picture of God’s commandments by how he loved, respected the rights of others, and served people far beyond his circle of family and friends. In fact, Jesus loved his enemies; those who were really difficult to love. If we find ourselves ignoring and despising people, then it really points toward our own wrong attitude and poor choice regarding love.