1. God chose and determines who is in His family as members. We are called to accept and love who He has chosen.
2. God is not asking for the impossible, only what will equip us.
3. Obedience.
1 John 5
Jesus was selfless and gave everything for us. And was a servant. We need to be servants that love.
As we look to the incomprehensible vastness of creation, we are awed by the vastness of His love for us. He values everyone so much, loves so much, that He went through an agonizing death to demonstrate this love, to redeem us back to God. Not only for us personally but for everyone. We need to see others through God's eyes and with His love.
Miracles of love can happen in our life now. Let Him-
Be obedient. Give Him your consent to transform your heart.
We had 2 situations this week where 2 of our members had encounters with those they deemed hard to love. And in the encounter both ladies responded in love which surprised them. When actually reached out to hug the other person. God is providing divine appointments to love the unlovable.
We don't have to worry about doing the work because when we abide in the vine, the Holy Spirit will guide us and give us everything we need to branch out.
Jesus loves us with the same love He shares with the Father.
How exciting it is (and also comforting!) that God equips us with the love we need to have for others. I never thought about it that way but it gives me the confidence to put my heart out there to love others because I know God is equipping me!
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