LOVE

August 23, 2013

In Matt 22, a certain lawyer came to Jesus and asked him, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” In verse 37-38 Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.”

Our God is a God of love. Everything that God has ever done has been because of love. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God is ready to release everything you so desire to make your Christian journey a beautiful and a glorious one, if only there is genuine love for God in your heart.

Have you ever seen a man fall in love with a woman? OMG! The man could walk 10km just to show the woman he loves her. As a result of the show of love, the woman automatically reciprocates. 1 Kings 3:3a says, “And Solomon loved the LORD.” In verse 4, his love for God made him give God a thousand burnt offerings. God saw this show of love and because of that had to come down and ask Solomon, “Ask what I shall give thee.”

Your regular attendance in church would make your pastor like you and maybe make your family think you are a believer, however, your love for God is what would make God reveal His true self unto you. Most of Jesus’ miracles were borne out of His love for the recipient. Listen to me, stop asking God for a job; a car or money; start expressing your love for God. Show Him you love Him from your heart not from your lips, because until that is done, no matter how hard you give or pray, you won’t truly enjoy God. Psa 37:4 says, “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

Pray with me, Lord, give me a heart for You in the name of Jesus.

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