Love is the centerpiece of thriving relationships. Scripture makes it clear that we need to be people who lovelove God with all our hearts, love our neighbor as ourselves, and love our enemies. But its hard to love when we dont feel loved. Neglected children, spouses who feel ignored by their mates, and parents who are alienated from their children all know the heartache of a life that lacks love.
So, for everyone who longs to be loved, welcome to the pleasure of knowing that you are richly loved by God. Think of the profound impact of His love that was poured out for you at the cross. Meditate on the fact that if youve trusted in Him, His love covers your faults and failures and that you are clothed with His spotless righteousness (Rom. 3:22-24). Revel in the fact that nothing can separate you from His love (8:39). Embrace His loving provision of a future secured for you where you will be eternally loved (John 3:16).
When John tells us that we ought to love one another, he calls us the beloved (1 John 4:11; see also 3:1-2). Once you embrace how wonderfully loved you are by God, it will be much easier to be the loving person God calls you to beeven toward those who dont show you love.
Read: 1 John 4:7-21
Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.