Love is of God
Volume 3, Day 255
Isaw a sign in front of a church that seems to me to be a great motto for relationships: “Receive love. Give love. Repeat.”
The greatest love that we receive is the love of God. He loved us so much that He gave His Son Jesus to live, die and rise again to redeem us (1 John 4:9). We receive His love when we receive Jesus as our Saviour and Lord. “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12).
After we’ve experienced God’s love, we then can learn to give love. “Let us love one another, for love is of God” (1 John 4:7).
God’s love enables us to love our brothers and sisters in Christ. We teach, encourage and correct each other. The love we give is kind, tough and supportive. We are taught by Jesus even to love our enemies: “Do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matt. 5:44). Giving love to others can be challenging in some situations, but it’s possible because of the love God has first given to us.
A good plan for our lives today: “Receive love. Give love. Repeat.”
Author
Anne Cetas
