What is love?

In John 13:34-35, Jesus said, “A new commandment I give you: that you love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”

There are a few extraordinarily powerful proclamations that God makes in the above scripture. He uses the word “new.” In this particular content, “new” is not used as replacement to any of the commandments but a fulfillment of them. First, it means that all commandments fall underneath the banner of this (new) ideology. Secondly, in this “new” commandment, Jesus’ powerful words exhort us to love one another as He has loved us. Notice that Jesus doesn’t instruct us to love one another as we think they ought to be loved, but He commands that we love one another the way He loved us. God loved us in our brokenness, therefore, we are commissioned to love others in their brokenness. God loved us when we offended Him, therefore, we are commissioned to love those who offended  us…

The last and arguably the most critical point that Jesus powerfully proclaims in John 13:34-35 is that all men will know that we are disciples of Christ if we love one another. Men do not know that we are disciples because we are nice. Men do not know that we are disciples if we are friendly. Men do not know that we are disciples if we go to church, hang crosses on our wall, or if we can quote bible scriptures. What reveals that we are disciplined believers of Jesus Christ is if we have love for one another.

What is love? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 says, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.  Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never ends…

The Amplified translation defines love this way:

“Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.  It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.  It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].  Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].  Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8).

May we, as disciples of Christ, be mindful of how we treat one another in the name of love.

“Everyone has a divine purpose; my hope is through the Power of God, you walk boldly in yours!” ~ With Love, Minister Angela

Remember, God loves you! Trust Him!

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Divine Forgiveness

“If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally by doing something against any of the commandments of the Lord in anything which ought not to be done, and is guilty, or if his sin which he has committed comes to his knowledge, then he shall bring as his offering … the priest shall make atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him” (Leviticus 4:27-28, 31).

In the first few chapters of Leviticus, scripture said Aaron the Priest, and his sons who ministered as Priest made an atonement for those who sinned unintentionally or, in ignorance. In such case, the individual sin was forgiven completely. Similarly, Apostle Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:13, he obtained mercy from blasphemy, as a persecutor and insolent (arrogant) man because he did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Forgiveness is a sacred gift from the Father, an extension of His grace and love for us.  As gracious as it is, the reality is this: His forgiveness is received through repentance; turning from sin as a result of sincere regret or remorse. The Blood cost too much! Turn… The bible said the grace of Jesus Christ is sufficient, that it is made perfect in your weakness – once we repent, He remembers our sin no more. (2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 8:12).

Beloved, there is nothing that can separate you from God when you seek forgiveness through repentance! Not abortion, not lying, not stealing, not fornication, not cheating, not greed, not abuse… NOTHING! Once we repent, and turn, JESUS REMEMBERS OUR SIN NO MORE!!!

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Beloved, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever more, try Him. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, Loving and Faithful Savior. O Jesus forgive us, against You and only You have we sinned and done evil in Your sight. O Holy Spirit guide us so that we may dwell closer with You.

O Jesus, I pray that this lesson brings forth clarity and assists in building Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, I pray.

“Everyone has a divine purpose; my hope is through the Power of God, you walk boldly in yours!” ~ With Love, Minister Angela

Remember, God loves you! Trust Him!

 

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• If you’ve never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, you can today!
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• If you’re not part of a local church, it is extremely important that you seek God in leading you to an anointed place of worship. One of the enemy’s greatest and most powerful weapons is to have you separated from the assembly.
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