So this past Sunday, as we continued our series in 1 John, I was up to preach about love. Now this type of love isn't the erotic love (ie. "check out the singles in your area" ad that comes up on my hotmail account), but this is about a love that is much deeper.
John gives a command to "Love one another." (1 John 3:11). It's not just about being nice to people, it's about loving those around us. He's referring to a love that is self-sacrificing & unconditional. This act of love is displayed most perfectly in the example of Jesus. Jesus came to earth and laid down his life for us.
Are you following me? The type of love that Jesus calls us to show others, isn't based on how we feel, or if it's convenient. Loving one another is about stepping up and being sacrificial. Perhaps that's in doing the dishes for our spouse, or maybe spending time with our sick kids, or phoning a friend who is always negative. Loving one another challenges us to step up and be proactive about the relationships that need mending and the people who need encouragement around us.
Is it easy for you to love...one another? Why is it tough to love those who are annoying? Are we willing to accept God's strength and Spirit to help us show love to others?
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