DEVOTION ~ LOVING GOD

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Theme: Loving God

Text: 1 John 5:2&3

 2 By this we know that we love the children of God when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.


In yesterday's devotion, we learned that to be born of God is to believe in Jesus Christ and to as well love the Father and His children. The text for today enlightens us further on what it takes to love God and His children. Most often people think love is just an expression. They are totally wrong because love is hard work, that is to say, love is of an action more than just mere words expressed. In the Lord, expression of love is seen when one is obedient to the commandments of God. Amazingly, the commandments of God are not burdensome which means if we align with Him, we can easily keep to these commandments. Dear beloved in the Lord, how well are you keeping the commandments of God? If you love God you will seek to please Him and if you love your neighbor, you will not desire to harm him/her. Love encourages us to keep the commandments because its roots are deeply rooted in the fountain of Christ, the Living water that refreshes the weary soul. 


Let us Pray: Dear God, lead me by the directions of the Holy Spirit to be obedient to Your commandments and to love You and every child of Yours. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!  

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