“We love because he first loved us”. 1 John 4:19
Thought
We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security and confidence so we can love more fully. Our Holy and Almighty God loved us boldly and sacrificially so we could properly understand and define love. We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. We tend to be careful and share our love with only those with whom we want to share it: God’s love is expansive and open to all. We love because he first loved us.
Prayer
Forgive me, Righteous Father, for the times that I have been careful and guarded with my love of your children. Please help me to love others as you have loved me. I ask especially for today, that I might touch someone’s life with love that especially needs it whether they respond favourably to that love or not. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
By Phil Ware
Used by Permission
Phil’s daily devotionals on http://www.verseoftheday.com
Further Reading
• Whatever You Do...
• 19 Ways to Encourage Others
• Salvation Explained