SALSF:DAILY DEVOTION 01-08-2019

EXPRESS HIS LOVE! 

"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us" (Romans 5:5).

To start with, the Book of 1 John 4:17 says, “…As He is, so are we in this world."  As  He  is  love,  so  are  you  also  called to walk in love. As He has loved you, so are you meant to love Him and those for whom Jesus died. Love can’t be hidden. You can’t love in silence or in secret. Proverbs 27:5 says, “Open rebuke is better than secret love." You ought to show and demonstrate love in very practical ways; we’re to emulate the Lord’s example of love. John 3:16 tells us,  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 

Love  that’s  not  expressed  can’t  be  received  or reciprocated. God expressed His love to us through the death  of  Jesus  Christ  on  our  behalf,  so  we  could  receive and reciprocate His love. For the same reason, you must demonstrate love through your actions, and speak the love-language. Love is one of the characteristic fruits of  your  recreated  human  spirit  (Read Galatians  5:22), therefore, it’s natural for you to express divine love. You’re to show love to everyone; including those you may consider undeserving of love. Jesus said, in Matthew 5:44:  “...Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute you.”  

Remember that God sent Jesus to die for us, even whilst we were sinners; it had nothing to do with how “very nice and kind” we were: it was a function of His grace (Read Romans 5:8). You’re a product of love, so look at others with the eyes of love. Everyone is valuable and lovable, even sinners; therefore let your words and actions be full of love, tenderness and compassion for all.

The Blessed Truth!

The Declaration:

I walk in love because its my nature. Therefore, I express love, tenderness, compassion and grace to everyone I meet today, showing them the warmth of the Father, to the end that they might receive and share His love, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Kindly share this with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours as you remain blessed in Jesus' Name. Amen!

Good Morning Everyone and Happy New Month!

Pastor D. STANLEY-MARCUS

President