By Pastor ‘Kemi Epidi
Love is a big deal in God’s family. Despite our familiarity with the word, Love, it is one of the most misunderstood words.
Loving our families as Jesus loves us means loving our families without expectations, selflessly with faithfulness and graciously without reservation.
We must love our families as Jesus loves us to have God reigning in our homes.
If we learn this, then our homes will be great and exemplary example of God’s family here on earth.
Romans 5:6-8 says “For while we were still weak , at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”
We all have expectations for other people which often leads to disappointment when our expectations are not met. We interpret that as failure or lack of love from others which causes family relationships to disintegrate.
We should not withdraw our love when expectations are not met. God’s love was freely given regardless of who we were or what we have done.
He didn’t seek His own welfare first, but ours. When we operate in the same manner, it becomes the love of God operating in our hearts. It should be spontaneous, overflowing, and seeks nothing in return. There is no God’s family, no joy or peace without love.
The love of God never fails. May the love of God be shed abroad in our hearts, to shower upon each other as members of God’s Family, in Jesus mighty Name. Amen
You will have good success this 2022.
Remain blessed. Shalom.
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