Posts with the tag “love”

The Bible calls us to receive His word “not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe” (1 Thessalonians 2:13). But listening isn’t enough—our hearts must be pliable, ready to obey no matter the cost. As King David told his son Solomon, “Serve [God] wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought” (1 Chronicles 28:9). A pliable heart doesn’t say, “I don’t agree” or “That’s outdated.” It says, “God, show me Your way.”  Read More

In Psalm 103:8, he writes, “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love.” Does that sound familiar? It echoes Exodus 34:6, but David isn't just quoting—he’s singing from the scars of his own life.  Read More

Picture a vineyard in Galilee—branches heavy with grapes, thriving not by hustle but by staying connected to the vine. That’s the image Jesus gives us in John 15:4-5: “Remain in me… I am the vine; you are the branches.   Read More

Matthew 5:14–16 says, “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”   Read More

Matthew 22:37-39: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind… Love your neighbor as yourself.”   Read More

Mere doctrinal correctness is not sufficient proof of conversion. True salvation reveals itself in love. As John writes in 1 John 4:21, “The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister.” This love is not based on convenience but is a chosen response—rooted in service and sacrifice.  Read More

If you’ve been made alive in Christ, never doubt the power of God available in your life. The God who raised you from spiritual death continues to work in and through you. Take hold of His power today and live out His gracious salvation.  Read More

Have you ever felt like your life stagnated, like you were stuck in a deep rut with no way out? Aimlessness is not only frustrating, but it goes against the fundamental nature of our existence. We are not meant to live devoid of purpose. Indeed, each of us has been created with a destiny in mind—a destiny designed by God, who fills our lives with meaning and direction.At the heart of understanding...  Read More

While emotion may undoubtedly be involved, the most essential characteristics of this love are someone’s dedication and commitment. It is a love of action. It is a love of purpose and self-sacrifice. It is a whole-being response.  Read More

In Galatians 6.2, Paul focuses on the responsibility of the local church to share in each other's burdens. Here, he is giving the application of the principle he introduced earlier in Galatians 5:13, emphasizing the importance of serving one another through love.Sharing each other’s burdens primarily pertains to the weight of sin. Sin, with its far-reaching consequences, can create a heavy load. A...  Read More