God’s Love

 The Bible tells us that ‘God is love’. (1 John 4:16).

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) says:

‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.’

 Why is this all so important? Well, it’s because our understanding and experience of God’s love plays a huge part in our love, acceptance, and relationships with other people. For we tend to treat others as we think God treats us.

 ‘Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.’ Jude 21 (NIV)

 So what is the logical conclusion to such an amazing love? Abide in it and keep yourself in it! God’s love doesn’t change but we do! We allow other priorities to come in-between our relationship with the Lord. We allow the thoughts and desires of the flesh to distract us from the heart and will of God.

 ‘As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love…This is my command: Love each other.’ John 15:9-10, 17 (NIV)