February 2015

One of the greatest indicators that we are growing in our relationship with God is our willingness to love. God is love! Love is not just something He does, it's what He is! In Matt. 22: 37-40, Jesus sums up all moral obligation with one word - Love. We are called to love God and love people. In order to properly do this we must have a deep seated trust in God as our source of provision, strength and power to do it!

Jesus reveals the fullness of God's love for humanity, those that are followers of Jesus have been commanded to follow Him into the depths of God's love for others. He calls us to express this love in ways that are beyond our natural ability, so that it will stand as a testimony to the world of the reality of God.

No Christian was ever expected to make it on their own - we were never intended to be on an island! If we isolate ourselves from other believers, we become an easy target of the enemy. However, if we allow good men and women of God to surround us, God will use them to replenish us with strength and hope!

According to Psalm 133, the end result of brethren dwelling together in unity is God's commanded blessing of life. If there was ever a time in which life should be flowing from the church - it's now! Life that flows to our homes, schools, places of work and our community. It will happen as believers choose to walk in agreement together , rallied around Jesus Christ!