1 John 3:14
“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.”
O what glorious love our Heavenly Father has given us for our dear brothers and sisters in Christ. To know that love comes from Him and not ourselves. To know the reason others love us is because God gave them a love for us. Even in all our wickedness and sin God still gives a love to His children for each other. A love unlike any we have ever known. A love that is second to only His own for us.
But O what a scary thought this verse brings out. That if we don't have that love for one another, are we truly His child?
We are commanded by God to love one another. A command that should not be grievous to us. A command that we should be so joyful to follow. And yet in our sin we oft times forget our love for one another and unknowingly cause hurt and pain and mistrust. O what a sad witness of our lord we can be at times. O what a shame to Him who gave His all for us when we deserved death and hell. Yet He still loved us and gave Himself for us. And all He asks is that we follow Him.
Child of God, I encourage you today to follow our Lord's command and love your brothers and sisters in Christ. Show them the love our Lord has given you for them. Let their be no doubt in their minds that you are of the family of God.
Praise ye the Lord!!!
Stephen McCool Sr.
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