Every February 14th people all around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day in which people express their love to others in a variety of ways. How beautiful and special is this! But love is not a one-day a year act for believers; it is a daily life of obedience. Believers are commanded to love the Lord their God with their total being and to love their neighbor as they love themselves. We are commanded in Ephesians 5:1-2 “to be imitators of God as dear children (v.1). And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering, and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma” (v.2). Deny yourselves and obey God; walk in love and become a sweet-smelling aroma to Him.
Brothers and Sisters, love comes from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Therefore, let us love one another as we love ourselves (1John 4:7, ESV, paraphrased). In the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:44-45a, Amplified Bible, paraphrased): Jesus told the congregation to “love your enemies.” In other words, He told them that to love their enemies meant they were not to be selfish but seek the best or higher good for their enemies. He went on to say, “and pray for those who persecute you” (v.44), “so that you may [show yourselves to] be the children of your Father who is in heaven…” (v.45a). Above all,Chosen People of God, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony (Colossians 3:14, NLT).
Give God glory!
4 replies on “Love God and Others – the Greatest Commandment of All”
Thank you for Celebrating His Love during this season.
Thanks and bless you, My Sister.
Glory to God for the grace of His enduring love!
Ma, I love you to life.
Bless you, Hazel. I love you. Thanks for your continued support.