“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:1-2
As he got out of the car and grabbed his luggage from the trunk, he kissed his wife goodbye and waved to the kids in the back seat. He started toward the airport, stopped, turned and called back to the car as it pulled away – “I Love You.” The day had started like any other day of travel. Get to the airport early, get checked in and grab a sandwich and coke while waiting to board the plane. He boarded the flight to Portland for a quick customer meeting and then driving down to Seattle for a training event. Upon arrival in Portland, he arrives at the hotel and turning on the television discovers that there has been an airline accident. It seemed that there had been many more than normal that year, but it’s still a tragedy every time it happens. Going about his business he leaves the hotel and meets with the customers that afternoon as planned.
Returning to the hotel that evening, he calls his wife to see how things are back at home. He is surprised to hear her voice completely distraught. He can definitely hear the anguish and sadness in her voice as she breaks down sobbing. Through the crying she tells her story of thinking he was on the plane that went down. She was confused about his destination and this led to her hysteria for an entire day that day, believing she had lost him forever. It brought to the surface the depth of her love for him. The thought of living life without him was unbearable, yet that very morning it was something that had been completely taken for granted in the busyness of their life raising kids.
In life, we are all running extremely fast. The pace of life has increased exponentially with the improvements in communications, social media and technologies. In the midst of our desire for more and more have we lost the simplicity of loving one another. God has demonstrated His love for us by walking amongst us and sharing with us what true love is. He has provided a plan of salvation for all mankind through His loving grace and the provision of His Holy Spirit to guide us along the way. We have allowed the complexities of life to get in the way and distort the simplicity of loving each other as He has loved us.
Over the last week I have expressed that God is Love. We are constantly looking for the presence of God in our daily lives, through actions, a divine experience or miraculous acts. Some have asked God to prove His existence by solving a problem or appearing again in the flesh. When we need to set back and realize God is all around us and within us. He is the air we breathe, the water that nourishes our bodies and the love that fills our heart. He is more real than we could ever imagine and yet we take His love for granted every day. You’ve often heard the cliché that it is better to give than to receive, and so it is with love. If you are looking to find God, look no farther than your own ability to love others. Reach out to others today and express love unconditionally to those who may not deserve it based on their actions. In doing this, you have fulfilled the scriptures found in 1 John 4:7-16; and trust in the words that clear state: “God is Love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in them.” God need not do another thing for you or I to demonstrate His love. He has done all that was necessary through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, for the redemption of our sins. Trust in that and you will find God.
Returning to the hotel that evening, he calls his wife to see how things are back at home. He is surprised to hear her voice completely distraught. He can definitely hear the anguish and sadness in her voice as she breaks down sobbing. Through the crying she tells her story of thinking he was on the plane that went down. She was confused about his destination and this led to her hysteria for an entire day that day, believing she had lost him forever. It brought to the surface the depth of her love for him. The thought of living life without him was unbearable, yet that very morning it was something that had been completely taken for granted in the busyness of their life raising kids.
In life, we are all running extremely fast. The pace of life has increased exponentially with the improvements in communications, social media and technologies. In the midst of our desire for more and more have we lost the simplicity of loving one another. God has demonstrated His love for us by walking amongst us and sharing with us what true love is. He has provided a plan of salvation for all mankind through His loving grace and the provision of His Holy Spirit to guide us along the way. We have allowed the complexities of life to get in the way and distort the simplicity of loving each other as He has loved us.
Over the last week I have expressed that God is Love. We are constantly looking for the presence of God in our daily lives, through actions, a divine experience or miraculous acts. Some have asked God to prove His existence by solving a problem or appearing again in the flesh. When we need to set back and realize God is all around us and within us. He is the air we breathe, the water that nourishes our bodies and the love that fills our heart. He is more real than we could ever imagine and yet we take His love for granted every day. You’ve often heard the cliché that it is better to give than to receive, and so it is with love. If you are looking to find God, look no farther than your own ability to love others. Reach out to others today and express love unconditionally to those who may not deserve it based on their actions. In doing this, you have fulfilled the scriptures found in 1 John 4:7-16; and trust in the words that clear state: “God is Love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in them.” God need not do another thing for you or I to demonstrate His love. He has done all that was necessary through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, for the redemption of our sins. Trust in that and you will find God.
Prayer:
Loving God,You are Love. The purest form of love that is available. Unconditional, binding, immutable love that surpasses anything that man can demonstrate back to You. A love that can never be returned is a selfless and giving love that cannot be fathomed within the mortal man. I thank You for
giving us Your love and plan of salvation that we might rest with You one day in eternity. Fill me with Your love so others might see You through me and I might be a blessing to those I meet. I pray these things knowing that You are my God and I am Your child. Amen
giving us Your love and plan of salvation that we might rest with You one day in eternity. Fill me with Your love so others might see You through me and I might be a blessing to those I meet. I pray these things knowing that You are my God and I am Your child. Amen
God is true en He is love
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You are correct.
DeleteGod is greater than anything that satan can put in front of you. The Creator of the Heavens and Earth has the authority over all things, and we need to learn to rest in this authority and call upon it when we are struggling in life.
God Bless.