Love is all you need.
…love is from God…1 John 4:7
…God is love…1 John 4:8
“The truth is this:
love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to
love.” The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick
Yesterday
I wrote about four different Greek words for love- storge, eros, philia and xenia. These words represent worldly love. In this world,
love is considered an intense and uncontrollable attraction but the problem is,
it can be fleeting and selfish, because worldly love seeks to profit or
gain. On the other hand, God’s love, which Apostle John teaches in his epistle,
is totally unselfish.
Today we look at the word agape. Agape is Christian love and it is
unconditional and sacrificing love that tries to imitate that of Christ. It is love
that is caring and giving. It is benevolent
love, i.e., love that desires to benefit others and not self. It is love that
makes the unlovable feel loved and appreciated. Agape stoops down and comforts – and it doesn’t stop there- it
lifts up and blesses. Also, it is an everlasting and enduring love. The
best-known Bible verse expresses agape-
“For God
so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in
him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Dear
Friend, Apostle Paul tells us to “…be
imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love(agape), as Christ
loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God.”(Ephesians 5:1-2)
So let’s ask ourselves the question “ Do I walk in agape?”
Please enjoy this from Chris Tomlin
Abba, Father, I thank you for loving me, who is unlovable.
In your unconditional love, grace and mercy you called me by your Spirit to the
cross of Jesus. Equip me with agape so that people will see my good works and give
glory to You in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Amen.
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