Title: Let's Practice God's Love (John 03:16)
Content [God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life] This is the core of Christianity and the gospel of the gospel. Its theme is [God's love], its expression is [God gave his only begotten Son], and its purpose is [human salvation]. Very dramatic, very specific, very sacrificial.
In theology, this is called irresistible grace, but there is no other expression for it. only grace. Today, we must realize this love and only abide in it. So, what is God's love? First, [love first]. It's an athlete's love. [For God so loved the world] In this verse, it is emphasized that [God first] loved, not [I came first].
Let's look back on our lives here. Have you thought about [First Love]? This is really difficult. Most people tend to give after receiving first, and they are used to doing so. After a little bit, I pursue [simultaneous love]. However, in the case of parental love, it is not perfect, but it seems possible. In the end, the only perfect love is the love of God.
Second, [love of the world]. [God loved the world so much] Here, [love] refers to all mankind living in the world, and in fact, it is the opposite of God. God is the truth and the world is a lie. But why do you love us like this?
As Luther the Reformer put it in [The Table Dialogue], [if I were God and men were still evil, I would crush the world to pieces]. Here, we realize once again how different God's love is from human love. Human love is [worldly, poetic, conditional]. Always select the target. Close because it's beautiful, choose for size, and follow because it's worth it. Be sure to find a good reason. But God's love is different. It is [universe, transcendent], and it is eternal.
Third, [practical love]. He loved us until he gave his only son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice on the cross. This is [sacrificial, concrete, practical love]. [If someone has the goods of this world and sees his brother in need, but blocks his heart from coming to him, how can the love of God abide in him? 3:17). These words urge the practice of love. But what about us? We always talk about love, and [only Jesus, love Jesus] is on our lips, but in reality it is just thoughts and words.
Why did this happen? In short, it is because you love the wrong way. This is because they only love themselves, they love only their words, they only have theories, but there is no practice of love. Please remember that love is not in words or words, but in actions.
Now you have to make a decision. [First, love, worldly love, practical love!] We must imitate this love. And [Go and do likewise] (Luke 10:37) must do the Lord's will. Then you will abide in God's love and enjoy God's blessings.
"Cleanse our hearts and souls" Today's Prayer
God of love. Thank you for leading our lives from the Lord to life until today. Now, I beg you, purify our hearts and let our souls yearn for your grace.
Above all, help us to know, understand, and imitate God's love and put it into practice in our lives. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen