Those who
accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they
love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to
each of them.
- John 14:21 (NLT)
Love—especially new love—is a beautiful and enriching gift. In the coming weeks, my husband and I have the privilege of officiating weddings for three couples deeply in love. These moments have prompted me to reflect on the true nature of love and its deeper meaning. True love goes far beyond feelings or words—it’s revealed through action. We see this in our relationships with spouses, children, and close friends. When we truly love someone, we show it through what we do. The same principle applies to our relationship with the Lord. The clearest evidence of our love for Him is found in our obedience to His commands. It’s not enough to say we love God if we have no intention of following His ways. In today’s world, many acknowledge Jesus—some admire His teachings or believe He was a good man—but stop short of embracing Him as the Son of God. Without this belief, there's little motivation to live in obedience to His Word. But for those of us who have placed our faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we understand that obedience is not a burden—it’s a response to His great love for us. We trust that His commands are given for our good, because He knows us, created us, and loves us like no one else ever could. If you find there’s little desire in your heart to obey God’s Word, it’s worth taking time to reflect and examine whether genuine salvation has taken place. Yes, even believers stumble and fall into sin. But the Holy Spirit convicts us, we confess, and by God's grace, we press on with a renewed desire to live differently. God sees our hearts—He knows when our desire is to honor Him. As followers of Jesus, our love is demonstrated through obedience—by following His teachings and the example He set for us. This obedience leads to deep, lasting blessings: Jesus reveals more of Himself to us and makes His home in our hearts.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- John 14:21 (NLT)
Love—especially new love—is a beautiful and enriching gift. In the coming weeks, my husband and I have the privilege of officiating weddings for three couples deeply in love. These moments have prompted me to reflect on the true nature of love and its deeper meaning. True love goes far beyond feelings or words—it’s revealed through action. We see this in our relationships with spouses, children, and close friends. When we truly love someone, we show it through what we do. The same principle applies to our relationship with the Lord. The clearest evidence of our love for Him is found in our obedience to His commands. It’s not enough to say we love God if we have no intention of following His ways. In today’s world, many acknowledge Jesus—some admire His teachings or believe He was a good man—but stop short of embracing Him as the Son of God. Without this belief, there's little motivation to live in obedience to His Word. But for those of us who have placed our faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we understand that obedience is not a burden—it’s a response to His great love for us. We trust that His commands are given for our good, because He knows us, created us, and loves us like no one else ever could. If you find there’s little desire in your heart to obey God’s Word, it’s worth taking time to reflect and examine whether genuine salvation has taken place. Yes, even believers stumble and fall into sin. But the Holy Spirit convicts us, we confess, and by God's grace, we press on with a renewed desire to live differently. God sees our hearts—He knows when our desire is to honor Him. As followers of Jesus, our love is demonstrated through obedience—by following His teachings and the example He set for us. This obedience leads to deep, lasting blessings: Jesus reveals more of Himself to us and makes His home in our hearts.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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