Posts Tagged ‘ Love ’

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 1:3‭-‬4, ESV

Good doesn’t need to deal with the effects of sin, but He chose to come to us, shine His loving light of redemption, and comfort us in His grace and mercy.

Now, we can carry that light and comfort to this lost and hurting world in His name.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:10, ESV

We were created for relationship, but our sin separates us from each other and God. Therefore, God came to us and performed the greatest work: dying to save us from sin and restore relationship with us. Now we are tasked with the work of restoring relationships with others to show them this Jesus.

VerseD: Psalm 103:13

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

Psalm 103:13, ESV

We step away from God, even slap Him in the face with our sin, when we try to do things our own way.

Yet, like a loving Father, He comes to us with compassion and care to correct us.

VerseD: Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16, ESV

Our God came to us to share His love, grace, and Presence with us, making it possible by sacrificing Himself in our place for our sin and rebellion.

May we follow Christ in sacrificially doing good for others, bringing them into knowledge and deeper relationship with Him.

VerseD: Psalm 133:1

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!

Psalm 133:1, ESV

God made us for community, and Jesus came for the purpose and prayed that we could live in unity.

May we focus on Christ to unite us and help us love each other at all times.

VerseD: Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3, ESV

The God of the universe and our Creator who deserves all worship took on human flesh to die the death we deserve for the evil we have committed.

May we be willing to demean and suffer for the sake of others as our Lord did, leading others to find Him.

VerseD: Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Proverbs 19:21, ESV

We like to think we know what’s best for our lives, but God has told us through His Word what the best way to live is.

Micah 6:8, James 1:27

Acts 2:38, 16:31

Romans 10:9

Matthew 22:37-40

Matthew 28:18-20

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, ESV

We must realize our shared state, as revealed by observation and within the pages of Scripture: we are all horrible sinners, and God alone is good.

May we love each other with the same love and kindness Christ showed us.

VerseD: Luke 6:27-28

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

Luke 6:27‭-‬28, ESV

We say we want to be kind to others, but it is by studying and sharing God’s Word, which reveals the kindness of God toward us in Jesus, that we know what true kindness is.

VerseD: Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20‭-‬21, ESV

God is the One who saves us from death and wrath against our sin, and He also provides for everything we need. We know this from His inspired Word, the Bible.

Seek out God, and trust in His Word.