Devotion for Today

Love Covers

May 18, 2013

. . . let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions.
–1 John 3:18 (TLB)

The Bible declares that we who follow Christ should be just as much in love with each other as God was in love with us when He sent His Son to die on the cross. The moment we come to Christ, Scripture says, God gives us supernatural love that is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. The greatest demonstration of the fact that we are Christians is that we love one another. Why not go out of our way to be a friend to someone whose skin is a different color from ours? Love does more to solve our problems than anything else does. Of all the gifts God offers His children, love is the greatest. Of all the fruits of the Holy Spirit, love is the first.

Prayer for the day

Jesus, loving Lord, teach me real love—mine is often shallow in my relationship to others.

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16 Comments

Michele says 5.19.2013, 1:11 p.m.

It was the love of Christ demonstrated through His people that God used to draw me to Himself when I was lost. They did not come to judge me but to love me. Margaret Becker sings a song it's never for nothing when you love with no return

George says 5.18.2013, 5:13 p.m.

One of the greatest verses ever as it starts with: God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. Jesus died on the cross to take our sins away, now we must take up that same cross.

Joan says 5.18.2013, 3:30 p.m.

"For God so loved the world He gave HisOnly begotten son...."

Gerry says 5.18.2013, 05:20 a.m.

All races of people have good and bad. Saved and unsaved. We are instructed to love and pray for all.This can be difficult at times when some people appear unlovable. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide your words and actions when you show Godly Love.

Christine Jin says 5.18.2013, 02:27 a.m.

Dearest lord God almighty,Thank thee for the recent thunder rain lightening frogs kind creeping on streets, flood, hail thou sent to the Guangdong and inland China area as thy Godly discipline. Tktheelordunspeakableforever and ever.

sammy says 5.18.2013, 00:38 a.m.

Good to know God is love and love is the greatest force on earth and in heaven. Help me learn to love others Dear Lord.

Jan says 5.17.2013, 11:18 a.m.

GOD COMMANDS that we love one another.GOD FIRST LOVED US. As Children of God, we must love another in the way that He loves us.

Cheri says 5.18.2012, 1:59 p.m.

As You love me Lord, help me to love others as You do.

Joe says 5.18.2012, 08:32 a.m.

Amen Joseph.

Gerry says 5.18.2012, 06:36 a.m.

Self-sacrifice, is one important evidence of true, Godly love for others.

Annie says 5.17.2012, 09:52 a.m.

THE GOD OF LOVE, JESUS, LIVING HOLY GOD,..... You said, Love one another,..... Lord, Give me Your pure heart,.....to fulfill Your commandment in Your Precious name.......!

Gerry says 5.18.2011, 10:51 p.m.

We are all one in the family of God. We need to love and care for our brothers and sisters because we will spend eternity with them.

MARTHA says 5.18.2011, 3:09 p.m.

I'M SO BLESS TO KNOW THAT GOD LOVES ME AND JESUS DIED FOR ME AND FOR EVERYBODY THAT BELIEVES ON HIM AMEN!

Marie says 5.18.2011, 02:21 a.m.

God's love is the greatest thing in this world. Get well soon Dr. Graham, praying for you.

Joseph says 5.18.2011, 02:20 a.m.

God is love and we His children must love too.

mick says 5.17.2011, 11:15 a.m.

may we strive to access the true meaning and usage of LOVE!