02/13/2023
His Love at Work in You
The act of expressing love through actions and deeds, rather than just words, is love in action. From a Christian perspective, love in action is about living out the teachings of Jesus Christ and following the example He set for us. This means showing love and compassion towards others, regardless of their background or beliefs, and treating them with kindness and respect.
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”
– Mark 12:30-31 GW
In the Christian faith, love is seen as a fundamental aspect of God’s character and is therefore something that all Christians are called to embrace. This is reflected in Jesus’ famous commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31), which emphasizes the importance of showing love and compassion to others.
When you allow others to see God’s love in practical terms, they can better understand the love He has for them.
When you put God’s love in action, it is often a sacrifice to put the needs of others before your own. Through your own selfless, compassionate decision to care for others, you honor God by doing what He’s asked of you.
Ultimately, love in action from a Christian perspective is about putting the teachings of Jesus into practice in our daily lives and doing everything we can to show love and compassion towards others. It is about being selfless and caring, and doing our part to make the world a kinder and more loving place.
Today’s One Thing
Put God’s love in action by asking Him to give you the opportunity to do that this week. It might be as simple as taking the time to listen to others and offer them support and encouragement, or simply being there for them when they need someone to talk to.