Read: 1 John 4:7-16
The Aran Islands, off the west coast of Ireland, are known for their beautiful sweaters. Patterns are woven into the fabric using sheeps wool to craft the garments. Many of them relate to the culture and folklore of these small islands, but some are more personal. Each family on the islands has its own trademark pattern, which is so distinctive that if a fisherman were to drown it is said that he could be identified simply by examining his sweater for the family trademark.
In Johns first letter, the apostle describes things that are to be trademarks of those who are members of Gods family. In 1 John 3:1, John affirms that we are indeed part of Gods family by saying, Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! He then describes the trademarks of those who are the children of God, including, Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God (4:7).
Because love is of God, the chief way to reflect the heart of the Father is by displaying the love that characterizes Him. May we allow His love to reach out to others through usfor love is one of our family trademarks.
Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God’s Word, Rus! I am thankful to bear the trademark of the Lord. :)
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We had a deluge yesterday, dry today, and maybe 70s tomorrow.