It is hard to believe that February is already here. Seriously the year is flying by and to think we are less than one month until trout season opens. (LOL)
February is the month we so often think of love and as the song says “what the world needs now is love sweet love”. As believers the word of GOD says they will know you by your love. I think it is interesting that it doesn’t say “your theology” or “your church size” or “your budget” or “what committee you serve on” but by your love.
I saw a young lady on the internet that was asking for a church that was loving, accepting, and non-judgmental. She was single with one child and one on the way. What she was really asking is there a church that loves people and loves Jesus.
When people see you, or read your writings or posts, do they see someone that is LOVE?
When people deal with you in a store or bank, do they see someone that is LOVE?
When folks see you driving, do they see someone that is LOVE?
I guess what I’m saying is do folks see someone that is a Christian that they would choose to spend time with, or do they see a Christian that they will run from.
Some of you all are already mad at me and I’m ok with that because sometimes the truth hits home and when it does that is called CONVICTION. So, if you are convicted, it is time to think about what Jesus said.
Love the Lord your GOD with all your heart, soul and body and love your neighbor as you love yourself. Love in the Bible is central, defined as putting others first, and being rooted in Gods selfless nature, summarized best in the death on the cross of Jesus. WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS CHRIST DIED FOR US.
So, let’s stop and take a deep breath and really (agape) love those around us. It is easy for us to love those who love us, but real love loves those who speak all manner of evil against us.
Because Jesus Lives!
Bro. RON
