Power of Walking In Love

Key Scripture: “Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” Ephesians 5:2, The Message

Power Point:

It’s the day when everyone is thinking about Love.  Make that L-O-V-E! It’s in the air and everywhere. When you sit back and really think about it, some of the way that the world thinks love should be expressed are candy, diamonds, and flowers and dinner out with just the two of you.  Those are all great things. I’m in favor of all of them.  

God’s view of love is a bit different.  He’s a great example. Remember Jesus walking through the streets of Jerusalem? That was love. The thing is, when we think about how Christ loves us, it’s a hard act to follow isn’t it-at least it would be without the His loving Spirit within us.

He defines Christian love this way, walk just like Jesus did.  He gave Himself to us and for us. And He always offered people His grace.

He gave us the keys to life and the power to use them.  He made sacrifices for us. Big ones.

Then he always expects the best for us and from us. That’s a really important thought. If you’ve ever had a friend or a relative that always expects the worst of you, it can be pretty daunting can’t it? God expects the best because He knows that when you are in partnership with Him, all things are possible.

So on this great day of love, will you make some sacrifices for the people in your life? Will you reach out God’s hands and heart to heal and make people whole? Will you give kind words to someone who needs them even if they don’t deserve them?

Will you put on those walking shoes, walk in love, just like Jesus?

Power Thought:

Love is in the air today.  God’s love is in the air every day. Have you told Him lately that you love Him?