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). 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 (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 (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. CONFESSION 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. FURTHER STUDY 1 John 4:16-20 New Life Version (NLV) 16 We have come to know and believe the love God has for us. God is love. If you live in love, you live by the help of God and God lives in you. The Love of God Has Power Over Fear and Hate 17 Love is made perfect in us when we are not ashamed as we stand before Him on the day He judges. For we know that our life in this world is His life lived in us. 18 There is no fear in love. Perfect love puts fear out of our hearts. People have fear when they are afraid of being punished. The man who is afraid does not have perfect love. 19 We love Him because He loved us first. 20 If a person says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. If a person does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God Whom he has not seen?
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