Love!

For Wednesday, June 1, 2022:

1 Thessalonians 3:12, Paul speaking: “May the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.”

Some people say that God is love. I agree, but that’s an over-simplification. God is so much more – the Creator of a universe, the Creator of all living things and the perseverance to keep it all running smoothly.

Jesus said that love is what the Pharisees got wrong. They were intentional about religious ritual and tradition, and they were intentional about following the Law. But they forgot to love the Lord and to care for their neighbors.

We’re told by Jesus to think of God as our Father. He loves us and forgives us just as any parent would love their own children, and we in turn should reciprocate, showing that same love back to the Lord and to our neighbors.

Love God and love your neighbor. That’s what Jesus said!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406