We know that we have passed from death unto life,
because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his
brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is
a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal
life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God,
because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay
down our lives for the brethren (1 John 3:14-16).
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t’s our calling to influence our world with the grace
and beauty of Christ. You’re to manifest His glory
everywhere, and express His love to your world. God is love
(1 John 4:8 &16), and expressing His love is one of the
ministries of a Christian; it sets you apart as a true disciple of
Jesus Christ: “By this shall all men know that ye are my
disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35).
The love of Jesus that you lavishly manifest should be
the first thing that people notice about you. It should be
the greatest attraction about your life. Love builds, lifts, and
promotes. Let your love for those for whom Christ died be
intense, and let it motivate you to intercede in prayer, and
minister the Gospel to them. Let those you encounter be
inspired, lifted, and challenged by your words and deeds of
love.
The Bible says the one who doesn’t love, doesn’t know
God; he abides in death; spiritual death: “…He that loveth
not his brother abideth in death” (1 John 3:14). You’re no
longer dominated by spiritual death or the power of darkness,
because you love the brethren. It’s natural for you to express
love, and see the beauty in others and appreciate who they
are. Love much. Love always. It’s your calling in Christ.
Express The Love Of Christ
Hallelujah.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your
Word that’s at work and prevails
in me mightily, producing in me
a harvest of what it says. I’m
committed more than ever, to
walk in love, and express your
goodness and righteousness
everywhere. I influence those I
meet today with your love that’s
in my heart, and I make a
difference in my world today, to
your praise and glory, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 8:31-47
1 Kings 22
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
10:14-21
Proverbs 14
FURTHER STUDY:
John 15:13
2 John 1:6
Jude 1:21