June 17
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1 JOHN 4
13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
– 1 John 4:13-16.
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1 JOHN 4 ABIDE IN LOVE AND GOD WILL ABIDE IN YOU
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
The moment you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
You are given his Holy Spirit to give you new life
The proof that you have his Spirit is when you confess Jesus
You declare that God sent his only Son to be our Savior
As you continually abide in his word and in his will
The Holy Spirit pours out his fruits in your spirit
You learn to love, to be patient and gentle
You have an abundance of joy, peace and kindness.
The proof that God is in you is when you show love
Anyone who does not love is not from God
All those who disobey and continue with their sins
They are not abiding in him and they don’t have his presence
Abide in love and God will abide in you
If you don’t put on your new self, you won’t be renewed
Confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God
Testify that God sent his Son to save us.
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REFLECTION
• Some people claim that they know God but actually only heard of him. What is the proof that you know God according to these following verses?
• How is the act of love a proof that God lives in you?
• Share your insight about Christians claiming they love God but hate others?