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February 15, 2009
VERSE:
And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also
love his brother.
-- 1 John 4:21
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=1+John+4:21
THOUGHT:
For over a week, John has reminded us again and again. We must
love our brothers and sisters in Christ. This reminder, however, is
the clincher. If we love God, then we must love his children and
our brothers and sisters in Christ. Notice that the word isn't
"should" or "will try" or "want to." No, we must. The Bible is
careful not to put many "must do" or "thou shalt" commands in
Scripture. But God's point is clear. Love of each other is not
optional, negotiable, or even something to be delayed. God sent
Jesus to die for the sins of all of God's children. How can we not
love those for whom Christ gave so much? As Paul will say to the
Corinthians, "God's love compels us!" We MUST love.
PRAYER:
Sovereign LORD, forgive my sometimes selective practice of
loving your children. I ask you now to bless, to nourish, and to
sustain my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want to pray in
particular for several of your children who have great trials and
burdens... (please list some of those you know who need God's
help). In addition, dear Father, please use me to minister to them
in tangible ways. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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