One of the wonderful things I see about the Church is that after a disappointment handed down by the world, we quickly see the recovery and resurgence of love in God's Church. The world will act as it will, following its prince to eventual destruction. However, God is in control and that does not change. We in the Church turn past our shock, anger, and disappointment at bad news to the Good News of Jesus Christ; love and recovery soon follow. Jesus is the Way, and love is what His followers show to the world.
Love begins the two great commandments Jesus spoke to the people. Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your mind, all of your soul, and all of your strength. And, equally as important, love your neighbor as yourself. Our Lord said that in those two commandments of love were all of the Law and prophets. As we wake up and get underway this morning, let us remember love in our speech, in writing, in whatever way we communicate to the world. Love shows that we are God's children. Our love for others shows that we love Jesus first. Our love shows God's love working in us. When it is easiest for us to show anger or disappointment toward the world, then it is most important for us to show love instead.
Jesus had reason to spend the three years of His ministry condemning the sin of the world, but He didn't. Instead He came in love: For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Show the world a loving day in Christ!
Bucky
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