Monday, September 28, 2009
The key thing that I've gotten out from today's passage is that Love is not merely an emotion but a command. It definitely feels nice to feel love and feel love towards others but we must remember that feeling doesn't last forever. So when this feeling of love stops what should we do ?
I believe you all have gotten the answer already. The answer is to continue loving. To love by choice and to love by action.
Well what do I mean by that? Well if your best friend suddenly gives you a slap in the face. I am sure to say we'll see every emotion of love in you drain away instantly. So what would be our response after that? Slap them back? Shout at them? Walk away? Continue Loving? Not an easy choice right. No one ever said it would be easy. This is why we need God's love and the Holy Spirit in our lives.
To remain strong in His word will definitely mold our character and by His power alone are we able to make that decision of loving others in the most difficult of situations.
Ok, in another situation how can you start loving that annoying person bugging you all day long. Pretty similar answer, start loving them through your actions. Simple way, try being nice to that person. Treat that person coffee or lunch. By listening to Jesus' command and start loving the person things will definitely change. By placing actions first it will definitely change our hearts.
Hope this helps you guys. =P