Doing The Work Of Love

By: Anita Mckaney

God's love is unconditional. Most likely, you are aware of this. The Bible tells us that He gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, according to John 3:16. 

He loved us first, but our love towards God must show in our actions. God's love is different from our love towards Him; his love requires obedience. Matthew 5:44 says to love your enemies. Leviticus 19:18 tells us to love our neighbors. Proverbs 17:17 says that "A friend loves at all times." Hebrews 13:1 says, "Let brotherly love continue." You see, faith works by love. 

You cannot love correctly until you know God, only when you show God's love are you doing it right! Galatians 5:6 tells us that faith works by love. Love does not work by feelings. God is love. HE did the work on the cross. His sacrifice was our template and example.

Real love requires sacrifice - and sacrifice hurts. It hurts to grow a loving marriage. It hurts to love a wayward child. It hurts to love the mentally ill. It hurts to love the poor. Christ gave His all until it hurt - until he died. 

We are crucified with Christ to show the world the love of Christ through our daily living sacrifice (Romans 12:1-2). Each time we have a chance to give, to share, or to point someone to Jesus, we are showing love. Anyone can show kindness, but only those filled with God's love can pour it out to others. 

Ask yourself if you have a relationship with God first. Secondly, are you sharing the love that you have experienced with others? Lastly, Jesus said that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments (John 14:15), so....are you?

"Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God and every one that loveth is born of God and loveth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love." (1 John 4:7,8).

Mrs. Anita Mckaney is an Ambassador for Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. She is the wife to Maurice and mother of their two boys. She is a Master’s prepared nursing professor, the author of “The Titus Ten” - a discipleship workbook for women in mentorship and the ebook Anointed Devotions. She is also Founder of Wifestyle Image Network - a global discipleship with the mission of Winning Souls and Winning Marriages. Anita is also a certified marriage mentor, bible teacher and friend to many. You can find her multitasking, spending time with her guys or in her war room. Connect with Anita further by clicking here!

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