During our morning devotions Pastor Chappells' devotion for the day was the following. Taken from His book "A Daily Word" - we were truly blessed. We hope you are blessed as we were.
God’s Love through Us
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| Tom & Linda Milam |
God’s love for us does not depend on our love for Him; he loves us unconditionally. Our love for others should reflect the unconditional love of God. Christ does not give us a list of requirements someone must meet in order for us to love them. He does not command us to love only those who love us. He tells us to love one another. This means everyone.
Romans 5:5 says,”And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Of our own power, we would not be able to consistently show God’s love. Yet through the empowering of His Holy Spirit, we can even show love to those who mistreat us.
God wants to let His love flow through our lives. While some may not read of God’s love in His Word or see His love on Calvary, they may see it through us his believers.
The famous British preacher G. Campbell Morgan was once at lunch with his wife and his five sons who were also preachers. A friend asked them, “Who is the greatest preacher?” In unison the six men said, “Our mother” Mrs. Morgan’s life affected others more than any sermon her husband and sons had preached.
Because we are Christians, people will watch how we live and what we let affect our lives. How would someone judge Christianity based on your life? Are you letting Christ’s love flow through you? Or will someone never see the love of Christ because of your life? Ask Christ to give you the strength to love those around you, and let His love flow through you today.
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