Day 1
1 John 4:7-12
Scripture Reading(ESV)
7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.
8Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
9In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.
10In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
12No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.
Today's Reflection
Today we begin by understanding the very source of all love—God Himself. John reminds us that love isn't merely an emotion or feeling we conjure up; it's the fundamental nature of our Creator. When we struggle to love others, we can remember that love flows from God's heart through ours. This passage reveals that our capacity to love authentically comes not from our own strength or willpower, but from experiencing God's love first. Notice how God's love is demonstrated through action—He sent His Son. True love always moves beyond feelings into purposeful action. As you consider your relationships today, remember that every act of genuine love reflects God's character and draws others closer to experiencing His heart. This foundational truth will anchor everything we explore in the coming days.
Reflect
How has experiencing God's love changed the way you love others?
Prayer Guide
Thank God for being the source of all love and ask Him to help you love others with His heart...
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