1 John 4
John helps us better understand love. First, he defines love as from and of God...for us. Next, we love God; then, it is a love for others as manifestation of our love for God. A key verse becomes:
Love does not stop for or with us...it FLOWS through us to others and others come to Him. I believe this is how love becomes complete - it is by design to glorify God. It is not a worldly thing..."because God is love" (1 John 4:8).
My Prayer: Lord, You are a an awesome God! You are the Creator and Ruler over all things and You created love and You ARE love. And You love me! Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love...I am often selfish, and I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. v10
John helps us better understand love. First, he defines love as from and of God...for us. Next, we love God; then, it is a love for others as manifestation of our love for God. A key verse becomes:
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. v12
Love does not stop for or with us...it FLOWS through us to others and others come to Him. I believe this is how love becomes complete - it is by design to glorify God. It is not a worldly thing..."because God is love" (1 John 4:8).
My Prayer: Lord, You are a an awesome God! You are the Creator and Ruler over all things and You created love and You ARE love. And You love me! Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love...I am often selfish, and I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
