Jesus: The Revelation Of God’s Love

Jesus: The Revelation

Of God’s Love

“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ”(In John 1:17).

The children of Israel were only acquainted with the acts of God and hence only knew Him as a God of judgment. They weren’t acquainted with Him as a loving heavenly Father, whose nature is love. They perceived Him as a terror-judge who at the slightest provocation pours out his wrath without mercy. But God is not that way. He is love.

Jesus said anyone who has seen Him, has seen the Father (John 14:9). He came to reveal the Father to us, and Jesus was the embodiment and expression of love when He walked the earth.

In the Old Testament, God related with the children of Israel through laws and commandments. However, they couldn’t obey His statutes and had to face the resultant consequences. But thanks be unto God; in John 1:17, the Bible says “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” When Jesus came, as He walked the streets of Galilee, He touched everyone with God’s love. Even the worst offenders, including those who unjustly persecuted Him were not left out. He touched them all with God’s love.

Everything Jesus did when He walked the earth was love-inspired. He was love in action. The miracles He performed, the contents and style of His communication, and His actions were all an expression of His love. Even when He was angry, He expressed it in love. He was the revelation of God’s love. Make this your testimony too. Let those around you see Jesus in your eyes. Show them that unfeigned divine love no one can deny.

Make it the perfect yuletide for those God will bring your way this season, as they experience God’s love through you. 1 John 4:8 says “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” Let love be the flag flown high from the castle of your heart this Christmas. Talk love, and act love. Be known as a man or woman of love.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for showing to us the true nature of the Father, which is Love. Your love is expressed through me to the world today; in my style and mode of communication, in my actions. I take advantage of the love of God that has been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

2Corinthians 13:14;1Corinthians 13:8

DAILY SCRIPTUREREADING

1 Year Bible reading plan: Revelation 20; Zachariah 12 – 14

2 Year Bible reading plan: Acts 5: 12 – 23; Ezra 8