Live In God
1 John 4:17 (NLT): “And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.”
The Bible states that it is appointed for every man to die once, and after that comes the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27) The question is whether you will face God with confidence or with shame. God is Holy. Jesus is Holy. And the Holy Spirit is Holy. When you are in the presence of pure Holiness, I guarantee you will fall to your knees or lie face down on the floor. You will either feel fear because of your sins or overwhelming joy and love.
When the Pharisees asked Jesus what the greatest commandment was, He immediately responded with two answers:
- Love God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind and with all your strength.
- Love your neighbor as yourself.
As we live in God, He pours out His love in us. God gives you the type of love that enables you to love your enemies. Remember, when we were still deep in our sin, God still loved us enough to send Jesus to die in our place. God’s continued love perfects us and perfects our ability to love others. Most human love is conditional. If you don’t hurt me, I won’t hurt you back. If you’re nice to me, I’m nice in return. God wants to mature you to something bigger than yourself. That is loving the unlovable. Did you know that you can’t love the unlovable in your own strength? Loving the unlovable takes God’s enriched love. I know you’re thinking, how do I love someone who doesn’t deserve my kindness and love? The answer is in Scripture: As we live in God! Living in God keeps you connected to Him.
God wants a relationship with you. So, living in God means humbling yourself to Him daily. It means asking God for His direction. It means obeying His Word. Take the time to ask God for His direction. Ask Him for guidance in living for Him each day so you can receive His love, which perfects your love. On judgment day, you will stand boldly and confidently, knowing you lived for God.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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