Loving Others

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love to Him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance. Hebrews 6:10-12  

Love God…love others. God knows your heart and remembers what you do for Him. A lot of people just need “Jesus with skin on.” They need a hug…from God…from a person. We all know that God loves us—even my two-year old granddaughter can sing “Jesus Loves Me.” She folds her hands and requests that we all pray before we begin a meal…if someone hasn’t already initiated that action. Being around little Jesus seekers keeps us spiritually on our toes—we won’t become dull as long as we are challenged by them. But what if you don’t have others challenging you? Are you going to become spiritually dull and indifferent? Have you lost your desire to go to church, Bible study or to do any activities with other Christians? There is a danger in that.

Jordan River - near the Headwaters - Israel

Will you let it wash you clean?

Encourage others?

…Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:19-25 NASB.

Encourage one another—that is a form of showing love to others. If you care about them…you will encourage them. How are you doing with that?

Prayer ~ Lord God, let us love one another—for love is from You…and everyone who loves is born of You and knows You. In our thoughts, words and actions may we show that we love our neighbor as ourselves…just as You taught us to live. Thank You.

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Chronicles 18

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