Posts with the tag “love”

“For ask now concerning the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether any great thing like this has happened, or anything like it has been heard. To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD Himself is God; there is none other besides Him.” - Deuteronomy 4:32, 35It’s been said the quick...  Read More

“For you formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” - Psalm 139:13-14It is said that “no one is irreplaceable.” However, as far as God is concerned, everyone is irreplaceable. The Psalmist has already declared that God knows everything (vv 1-6); that He is everyw...  Read More

“O LORD, You have searched me and known me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thought afar off.You comprehend my path and my lying down,And are acquainted with all my ways.For there is not a word on my tongue,But behold, O LORD, You know it altogether.” - Psalm 139:1-4Few passages in the Bible tell us more about the character of God as it applies to His relationship with u...  Read More

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." - Romans 5:1-2If the Christian life is so victorious then why do pastors spend the majority of their time preaching to encourage defeated Christians? Many believers seem to cry out th...  Read More

Read Philippians 3:1-16.Have you ever eagerly looked for someone in a crowd? Occasionally I have the task of picking someone up at the airport. Recently, on one of these occasions, I witnessed one of our soldiers coming home to his wife. I do not know how long he had been deployed or where, but the excitement of the loved ones waiting for him told me this reunion would be special.As people exited ...  Read More

Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39How high, how deep, how wide is the love of God? When I journeyed on my first mission trip to India, I felt great apprehension. The stories of persecution, bad water, and questionable food found me going to the throne of grace more often than usual. My fears were confronted as I stood before a small group of Hindus to share the good news of Jesus Christ. The look o...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 14:21 (ESV) "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it iswho loves me."Jesus makes it clear that our love for Him is demonstrated by our actions. To love God means actively seeking to follow His ways and align our lives with His purposes. This love is not passive; it compels us to act—to serve, to forgive, and to extend grace to others. Today, consider how you can more ...  Read More

**Scripture:** 1 John 5:3 (ESV) "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome."The relationship between love and obedience is beautifully illustrated throughout Scripture. If we truly love God, keeping His commandments becomes an act of joy rather than obligation. Understanding this connection invites us to reevaluate our intentions when we ap...  Read More

**Scripture:** “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” - Romans 5:8 (ESV)When we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, it reminds us of the depth of His love. He endured humiliation and pain on the cross for our sake, demonstrating love in its purest form. This gift is the foundation of our faith and our ability to share that love wit...  Read More

**Scripture:** 1 John 4:12 (ESV) “No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.”**Devotional:** Belonging is a fundamental human need, and God calls us to create a loving community where His presence can dwell. Our love for one another reflects God's love made visible. When we actively choose to create relationships based on love, acceptance, a...  Read More

**Scripture:** Mark 12:31 (ESV) “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”**Devotional:** Loving our neighbors is central to Jesus' teachings. This command challenges us to move beyond our internal circles and reach out in love to those around us. Consider how you can demonstrate love in practical ways—offering kindness, bein...  Read More

**Scripture:** Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”**Devotional:** Community is vital for nurturing our faith. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that gathering together encourages us to pursue love and goo...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 14:15 (ESV) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”**Devotional:** Obedience to God’s commands flows from a heart of love. Jesus makes it clear that to love Him means to be faithful to His teachings and principles. When we prioritize our relationship with God, our obedience will naturally follow. Consider practical ways you can honor Him in your daily life—through your...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 15:12-13 (ESV) “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”**Devotional:** In the face of life's challenges, Jesus emphasizes the importance of mutual support and love among friends. He calls us to demonstrate a selfless love, which can become especially crucial during...  Read More

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