August 16
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But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. -1 John 2:5(NLT)
MANIFESTING YOUR LOVE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you love someone, do you illustrate through actions?
Showing without saying is better than just verbalizations
Those who obey God’s word truly manifest their love
It is the highest display of your faithfulness to him up above.
How can one claim they love someone without proof?
It only negates what they vowed to be truth
When we follow God’s word and live it
We are ensured of a life that’s full of the Spirit.
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When you love someone, what are the ways you show this person that you truly care for him or her? In parental love, parents do their best to understand and know how their child thinks, responds or behaves. Each child is different so if they have the same expectations for all their kids uniformly, they are in for trouble. What makes parents inclined to like one of their children is based on how their son or daughter obey what they command them to do. Just like parents, God treats us the same. We can show our love for God through obedience. Jesus obeyed God’s will despite the pain and suffering he was going to suffer. That is why God placed him on is right hand. He was obedient.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to obey all your commands
REFLECTION
Why do you think God gives so much emphasis on obedience?
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