Devotion:
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Read 1 John 4:7-14.
I was at a workshop recently in which a speaker who works on the staff of another conference of the United Methodist Church was giving a talk on how to start and lead house churches. I was really impressed when she said, “Right from the beginning, I knew that if I was going to help others learn how to lead a house church, I had better start and lead one myself.” Suddenly, she had my undivided attention, and I listened to her as one who has credibility in her topic! Leaders and anyone who hopes to instruct others must experience for themselves what they teach, leading by example.
John makes it clear in today’s passage that God expects us to show love to others. God has shown us incredible examples of God’s love throughout time. But the greatest possible example or witness of God’s love is His giving his Son to live and die in order that we might be saved and receive eternal life. Our love for others, according to John (and according to Jesus in John 13:35) is the one thing that identifies us as people in whom God lives. God is love, and we too must put our love into action!
Personal Worship Option:
Pause a few moments to reflect on the way God put love into action. It is easy to say we love people, but real love results in action. Pray for the opportunity to show someone today that you love them by your actions.
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