1 Thessalonians 5: 8 But we belong to the day, so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us, and the hope of salvation should be our helmet. 9 God did not choose us to suffer his anger but to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. (NCV)
Dear Ones: As you read these verses you see the synergy of faith, love and hope as they are intricately entwined with each other. If the ingredient of Love was not added, then our relationship with GOD through Christ could be one of formality, ceremony, and duty done out of fear of Who HE is. BUT Love is there, and it is the root of our relationship with the Father through Christ.
Christianity is the only religion that is based on our GOD loving us so much that HE stepped into a human body to save us. We could not save ourselves, but through the Blood of Christ redemption was achieved. HE desires us to love HIM back by following HIS commands and loving the brethren. These are good things to consider today.
May faith, love, and hope be your constant companions. May you rejoice in the fact that our GOD loves you and desires for you to return HIS love. May you allow HIS love to flow out of you to the ones that you meet today. It is a good day to fill the atmosphere around you with HIS love by the words of your mouth. Have an overcoming day in the LORD. I bless you in Jesus’ name.