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God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
(Romans 5:8)
Everywhere you go you hear people talking about love. You hear about it in songs, see it on
greeting cards, and from people you encounter.
Unfortunately, most people have the idea that love is a feeling or a
sentiment. Certainly, you've heard people
use such terms as "falling in love, or falling out of love,” which gives
an indication of their feelings.
While love may involve feelings or sentiments, in reality love is neither
of these; love is an "act."
It's easy to say "I love you" but it's much harder to
demonstrate it through our actions. As
the old adage goes, "Actions speak louder than words." I like it when someone tells me they love me
but I am really moved when they demonstrate their love for me through their
actions.
The message of Christmas is the greatest demonstration of love the world
has ever known. God didn't just say to
the world, “I love you", He demonstrated it through sending Jesus to pay
the price for our sins and to give us a new life. Notice the scripture I shared at the beginning
of this post, "God demonstrate His own love for us in this: While we
were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
Action step: During this Christmas
season, let love be more than mere words, instead demonstrate your love through
your actions. Find a way you can
demonstrate your love, as well as God's love, to others. It might be buying presents for those less
fortunate than you, buying groceries for a needy family, paying someone's
utilities, or anything else. The point is, be a person that demonstrates their
love through what do not just what they say!
Merry Christmas
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