First Loved

Spread the love

One-minute read.

Jesus’ disciple, John, summarizes the command to love one’s brother by first explaining divine love.  Originating from our heavenly Father, manifested through Jesus, love as defined by God should characterize the life of His children.  Christ’s followers should leave a legacy of love wherever they go, just as Jesus did.  We love because the Creator first loved us.

Loving others for the sake of the Savior requires a relationship with Jesus.  Only by understanding divine love can we share it with others.  The Lord invites us to care for others as He cares for us.  Sacrificially, with grace, Jesus came to Earth and set an example for us to follow.  As we get to know Christ better, it should reflect in our actions as we love Him and others.

When I first began my journey with Jesus, I didn’t fully understand divine love. As I developed a more intimate relationship with the Savior and learned about the greatest commandment, I realized that life revolves around love, and through it, we grow and mature, becoming more like Christ.

Accept the love God offers.  Seek to know Jesus better, learning about His divine affection for us, then sharing it with all you meet.  Lead with love and become a shining light for Christ in a dark world.

Journal Question:

How does understanding that God loves you first shift your perspective about love?

Random Act of Kindness:

How can you lead with love today?

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