For the Love of God

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"For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments..." (1 John 5:3) And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also." (I John 4:21)



I kept two of my grandboys yesterday afternoon, and while they napped, I studied: "Lord, please teach me more about loving You."

"Study my beloved John," He whispered.

John was among the first four disciples Jesus called to follow Him and would be the last man standing of the twelve after Jesus' death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. He penned five books of the New Testament including the in-your-face teachings of First John and mind-blowing prophecies of Revelation. And how did John love Christ well? 

• By loving the One who loved him first. (1 John 4:19)
• By abiding in the Savior, His Word, and His love. (John 15)
• By demonstrating His love for Jesus in loving others. (1 John 4:21)
• By sticking with Jesus through thick and thin - even exile to the prison island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and testimony of Jesus, the Christ. (Revelation 1:9)
• By eagerly awaiting the Lord's return. (Revelation 22:20)

This Christmas season, beloved, let's love Christ well by loving others well. May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with His people. Amen.