Thursday, February 16, 2023

Thursday, February 16, 2023
1 John 4:12
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.

The Maker of the world has no need for you or me. He’s God after all. But He demonstrated His tremendous love for you when He sent His Son to pay for your mistakes. After being shown that kind of love, how can you and I be content to sit on the sidelines? 1 John urges believers to love not just each other, but the lost, too. Each person, no matter who they are or what they’ve done, is unfathomably valuable to God. If you can love the sinner and the saved alike, God abides in you, and His love is expressed and perfected through you.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together. Peter urges believers to make true, selfless love the core of their thoughts and actions, reflecting the character of Jesus. Put aside your own selfish wants, forgive the flaws and shortcomings of the people God has placed in your life. You don’t need to dwell on the past, but rather, look forward towards the future with hope. Strive to bring comfort, peace, and joy to those around you every day, and love others as God loved you; especially those who are serving the Lord alongside you.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Song of Solomon 8:7
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised.

There’s something special about human relationships that can’t be traded for the world. Be it between best friends, close family or spouses, real love isn’t easily drowned out. So, while you’re here on earth, seek it out. Find someone that you can love and depend on, and who can love and depend on you, whether they’re just a friend or someone more. God didn’t design us to walk through life alone; even Jesus needed a band of close friends that He could rely on. Find those kinds of people to lean on in life, but never forget that the One who loves you like no one ever could, will always be with you.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Monday, February 13, 2023
1 Corinthians 13:13
So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Christ and His love are the cornerstone of the gospel. God is the author of all good in life, and in a way He is love itself. He expressed love in its most pure, selfless, and passionate form on the cross, taking the place of our sins. Out of faith, hope and love, the greatest is love. It was love that held the Son of God on that cross, and when you experience and understand God’s love, it has the power to change your life. With the time the Lord has given you in life, love others as He loved you, and be a shining example of Christ to a lost and loveless world.

Friday, February 10, 2023

Friday, February 10, 2023
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

In this part of his letter, the apostle Peter calls on believers to live with harmony and cooperation. Having “unity of mind” means that we are aligned in our beliefs and values, and that we are working towards the same goal. “Brotherly love” is love that cares, supports and bolsters, holding strong during a storm and standing the test of time. A “tender heart” is one that is sensitive to the needs of others, and that is willing to help and serve. Finally, a “humble mind” involves recognizing your own limitations and weaknesses, relying on God for strength and guidance. This is how Jesus wants His followers to live with each other, not just to care for the body of Christ, but to be a shining example to the rest of the world of the goodness of God.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Romans 15:14
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.

There is tremendous importance in Christian community, and the role that each of us plays in building up one another in faith. The apostle Paul expressed his satisfaction with the Christians in Rome, noting that they are full of goodness for one another, supporting the church and each other in dark times. In this world, it’s not just the lost who need Christ’s light, but other believers too. Life gets tough. To stay joyful and strong, Christians need other Christians. Your Father is a Father to countless brothers and sisters, and He wants His children to be good to one another. Forgive your enemies, love those who hate you, but don’t forget to share the same goodness and encouragement with your brothers and sisters in Christ.