Love is a free gift
“For God so loved the world that He gave……..” (John 3:16)
God’s will for us is to learn to be givers of ourselves with a heart to help others in love. When we give to others, whether it’s financial, helping someone with a chore, blessing others with what we have, or even a visit or call, we are following the footsteps of Jesus! He spent His earthly ministry giving to others and everything He gave and everything He did was built on a foundation of love. If we could grasp this concept of love and giving, “the world would be a better place.”
1 Corinthians 13 tells us that of all the gifts God gives us, the greatest gift is love, and we know that God is love.
What a beautiful gift to give someone, the gift of love. Everyone wants to be loved, no matter what they do or say, people truly want to be loved. Even the grumpiest employer/employees desire to be loved. God created us to love one another. Children need it for security and wholesomeness, and marriages need it to flourish. It’s the best medicine for anyone to take, as it helps sustain life and brings joy to our lives. Love (God) gives us purpose and meaning to our lives. Friends, no matter what someone boastingly says about not caring what others think or feel; deep down in their heart they desire to be loved!
The challenge for us is not to be selfish or hoard love, but instead be willing to give it away to others. It’s free to everyone! Actually, when we spend time with God in worship and prayer, His love will not only fill us, but will flow out of us to others! When we are full of God’s love, we just won’t be able to contain it. We will automatically desire to give it to someone around us. This is God’s plan! If you will walk in love the next time someone gets upset and wants to argue with you, there will be no argument. An argument needs two or more to work. Love will conquer!
Please understand that the greatest gift you can give to someone is love (God). It will be life changing and well remembered!
I remember singing the old chorus as a teenager, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” When you live a life of love, it will affect those around you! Love is the best evangelism tool to use in sharing Jesus! It begins with your time with God. Choose to pray, worship, read and meditate on God’s Word.
Today, let’s ask ourselves, “Am I willing to be a giver today?” What about giving love to that grumpy boss or family member with the bad attitude? Yes, love can conquer all! Choose to give!
Jesus is the answer! Jesus is your answer!
