” This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” (John 15:12-14 KJV)
There are no perfect synonyms for love. It has many aspects, many facets and many ways of expressing it. Yet, love is that glorious element which keeps our lives balanced and moving. In the steam plant of our circumstances, love is the energy that keeps us going and going and . . .
Love. The expression of the inexpressible.
Love. The force behind every purpose.
Love. The emotion that conquers all others.
Love. The action that proves beyond all doubt.
Love. The word that claims what no other can.
Love. The motivator for obedience.
Love. The boundless, the glorious, overflowing sufficiency for every sin.
Love. How do you know you do? How many times have you expressed it? How many times have you failed to express it? From our perspective, we never get enough love. Regardless of how much we get, our reservoir seems always near empty. It seems to be used up quicker than we can be filled.
Love gives meaning to our otherwise meaningless lives. Love produces beauty in us and our world. Love is creative and transforms people. Love is a catalyst of change and affects every person and thing it touches.
This many splendored thing called love issues forth from our Creator. It is best expressed on the Cross of Calvary. And we who claim to love Christ are instructed – nay, commanded – to express ours to one another.
Songwriters William R. Newell and D. B. Towner expressed it so well:
“O the love that drew salvation’s plan! O the grace that brought it down to man! O the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!”
Love. The Divine message from heaven to earth, dispelling all doubt and fear, bringing hope and cheer.
Dear Father, we are so grateful for your love, though our thanks seems so meager by comparison. Empower us to truly love you in return and show our love to others. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and courageous today with your love,