1 John 4:11-13 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also
ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time; if we love one
another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we
know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.”
(NASB)
Hello,
Whenever videos go viral on social media, it is common for
the viewer to be entertained – and then immediately ask if that is real. We
look for little clues here and there, and then evaluate the person who shared
it as we make our judgment. With the advances in technology it just doesn’t
always seem to be a sure thing….unless we have seen it, or something close
enough, ourselves. Then we extend the trust that yes that video is true based
on what we have seen.
So what about God? No one has seen Him – is He real? How are
we helping to provide evidence that He is? John here tells us that the key is
our love. We know as believers that God lives in us through the Holy Spirit –
but the evidence and proof of that reality is found in how we love others.
I find this very important. Many might think that proof
ought to come in something that is impossible for anyone to do – but love that
everyone claims to be able to do? I believe it shows a couple things about the
love of God - first is that the love of God is different than anything else –
and that is noticed. Secondly, that His love is real and personal….a miracle
that you see, that is external and memories can shift and move – but love
experienced is personal and long-lasting.
Be the light – let God’s love come flowing through no matter
the cost….it is the way others know He is real.
Have a blessed day,
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