Hebrews 10:24 NKJV
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,”
There is a hymn I used to sing when I was a child- “Let there be love shared among us…”
Beloved, one of the major attributes of Christ many believers are failing to manifest is love. You can see how this is problematic considering God, for he Himself is love.
Love is a connecting force. Without love, grace and mercy don’t work.
When they asked Jesus the greatest of the commandments He replied as follows:
Matthew 22:36-40, NIV
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.””
This confirms the integrity and necessity of love in our lives. As we see from the scripture above, love is an action word. It’s something you must accomplish with intention. What are some of the characteristics of Christian love? Firstly, it unselfishly seeks the best for your brothers and sisters in Christ. 2 Peter 1:7 says:
-2 Peter 1:7, NIV
“…and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.”
In other words, you exalt doing whatever you can do to give your best over experiencing your best.
Love for believers is a command, not a choice. See the scripture below.
John 13:34-35, NIV
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
All of us have enjoyed the love of God. We must not be stingy when it comes to the love of God. His love is a force and it’s designed to bless the body of Christ and enlarge His kingdom. “…Freely have we received. Freely must we give.” – Matthew 10:8b
I commend you to God and to the word of His grace.
I call you blessed. I call you NATIONS.
