[The Glory Unveiled]
True love for God means obeying his commands, and his commands don’t weigh us down as heavy burdens. [ 1 John 5:3 TPT ]
It seems that everyone understands love when it is expressed. The subject of love cuts through almost every field; it spreads its wings over different religions, cultures, and races—love is a universal language. The love of God has been shared in every heart. When Jesus met Peter at the seashore after His resurrection, the only thing He asked Peter was, “Do you love me?” When Peter responded affirmatively, Jesus asked him to feed His sheep and care for His lambs. Though Peter said that he loved Jesus, only by carrying out Jesus’ requests would his claim of love be proven true. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to love. God’s grace, however, empowers us to love. Naturally, it is more difficult to love some people than others. But with the enabling power of God’s grace, we are able to love even those who are “difficult to love.” Scripture says we love God by obeying His commands. Yet, there is always some element of spontaneity in love. If love is true, there must be room for spontaneous expressions and gestures, which can be difficult in relationships defined by rigid rules and regulations. But because God is love, His commands do not crush the spontaneity of love. Our love for God is proven when we obey His commands, and these commands do not hinder the spontaneous expressions of love that we can demonstrate as people who love God. As God Himself demonstrated when He gave His only begotten Son for us, let the world see your love for God.
Prayer_Bead: Heavenly Father, thank you for first demonstrating your love for me so that I could emulate it.
Wisdom_Quote: Love for God is painted with the brush of obedience on the canvas of His commands.
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