Monday, August 13, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit-LOVE



Love
Galatians 5:22-But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.




Love seeks the highest good for others; it is not based on emotions or feelings. I heard someone say that love is an action word. It is not lip service. Jesus tells us in John 15:9 “as the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.”

The Greek word for love is Agape, which means selfless, sacrificial and unconditional love. It is the love that was given to us by God when he set in motion the plan for salvation. It is the love that Christ showed us when his passion was so great that he died for us. I'm not sure if as humans we can truly have genuine Agape love for another human but I am sure that we should strive for it.

God desires us to love one another as ourselves and the only way to do that is to strive for Agape love toward your fellow man. Love takes effort, sometimes more effort than at others, but it is the will of the Father that we love especially when he has loved us so greatly and deeply.


God Bless you and remember to go as far as good is willing to take you!

Pastor JuanitaFruit of the Spirit Love

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