December 3, 2016

“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” John 13:34-35

How do you know God loves you?

How can you be sure His love is real?

How can you experience His love for yourself in a personal way?

The answer to each of these questions is the same - JESUS.

Love has a name and it's JESUS!

Jesus was born on Christmas Day to bring God's love to you and me. He came to demonstrate it. He came to describe it in stories and parables. He came to preach and teach about it in the synagogues, by the sea, in small towns and in the cities. But ultimately He came to die for it on a cruel Roman cross. 

Love has a vertical dimension. It comes down from God through faith in Jesus to transform your life.

But once you come to know Jesus and as the power of His love changes your life you become aware that love also has a horizontal dimension. You are to live your life so that other people see His love demonstrated in your attitudes, actions and values.

Your life is to be the intersection between the vertical love of God and the horizontal love toward those who need His love. You know Jesus to make Him known. You are loved by Him so He can love others through you.

Love has a name and it's Jesus.

Jesus' love has a name through you!