LOVE 1

1John 4:8 NIV
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love”
*LOVE 1*
God doesn’t just show us love. God is love. Without him, there is no love though with him, it is impossible not to love.

We could make lists of people and things we love. “Love” is a word people use frequently, but how often do we mean it when we say it? A girl doesn’t mean the same thing when she says she loves her friend and when she says “I love my mother .”

So, what is love? What does it do? Why does it matter?

God’s love in us changes us. Love is the difference between caring for someone and using someone. Love makes our actions and spiritual gifts useful. Great faith, acts of service, and miracle-working power produce very little without love. Love involves unselfish service to others. To show it is evidence that you care.

As Christians, our love for others is a reflection of who God is. We are called to love God and love others. When we do this, our loving behaviors and attitudes point back to God and who He is.
*Further study*
Mark 12:30-31
1Corinthians 13:4-8
*Nugget*
God doesn’t just show us love.God is love meaning without him, there is no love.Though with him, it is impossible not to love.
*Prayer*
Father, I thank you for the fruits of your love which manifest through me to others.
*Amen*