Ephesians 5:2 ~ “Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God” (New Living Translation)
Have you ever read a passage of scripture and thought, “God, you have got to be kidding me…you can’t be serious.”? Well, I have! Especially the ones that refer to “love your neighbor as you love yourself”…seeing as I don’t always get the same thing in return. But when you think about it, neither does God! Of all the people He loves, they don’t all love Him back, but He loves them just the same. I want to remind you today to live your life filled with love, even if the love isn’t returned. Follow the example Our Father has set for us. He has people who deny Him, curse His name, put people places and things in front of Him, and His love remains. He loves EVERYBODY, not just the ones who love Him, so we should follow His lead. I challenge you to love the person on your job who despitefully uses you. Love the person who seemingly goes out of their way to hurt your feelings. Love the person who deliberately causes strife in your family. Love covers a multitude of sins (1 peter 4:8) and it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give. Make the choice today to become a sweet and pleasing aroma to God by loving His children as He loves you. You may not think they deserve it, but He does!
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