1 John 3:14-18
John, inspired by the Holy Spirit, asked a very pointed question in that passage: He basically is asking how, if one person has sufficiency to help a brother in need but does not, he or she can even claim to be Christian?
That passage is all about “Walking the talk.” We can talk all day about how we love; we can even make claims about how we feel about another person. But until we put legs on that love, John is saying we cannot make a legitimate claim to belonging to Jesus.
John’s guidance to us is that we stop just talking about who we love; the Holy Spirit is guiding us to put our love into action. We have already covered the fact that Christlike love is much more than a feeling; it is actions.
Specifically, this passage is talking about helping others when you have resources and they do not. It doesn’t necessarily mean just financial resources, either. We all have something in abundance that another does not. It might be money; it might be time; it might be a skill. Whatever it is that we have an abundance of, God tells us that we should share that abundance with someone in need.
What can we do today to actually show somebody we love them? Is there someone you can think of? If you can think of someone today, take the opportunity to actually do something for them!
January 25, 2018 at 09:18
RE: If you can think of someone today, take the opportunity to actually do something for them!
Thanks, Wally. May the Lord use us to show His love.
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January 25, 2018 at 09:28
Amen, Tom. Thanks
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January 25, 2018 at 09:48
Reblogged this on Talmidimblogging.
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January 25, 2018 at 10:00
Thanks brother Vincent!
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January 25, 2018 at 16:58
You’re very welcome Brother Wally 😎
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January 25, 2018 at 10:12
I have a lovely story reflecting this, Wally. Father began talking to me about giving to the needy in my city – especially the homeless and the BIG ISSUE sellers. Anyway, just before Christmas I approached this chap I’d seen loads of times selling the BIG ISSUE (for the uninitiated – the BIG ISSUE is the paper homeless people sell) – as I handed over the gift I said “I’m giving this to you because I love JESUS!” He looked at me, and in broken English said “You love JESUS? I LOVE JESUS!!” Beaming smiles all around. Turns out he is a born-again Christian, miles from home. There and then we prayed together in the street!! Wally I felt blessed for two reasons: 1, I had obeyed God. 2, The person being blessed was my brother in Christ! Thank you LORD JESUS. Something really special about that. 🙂
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January 25, 2018 at 12:11
What a great story Ian and I am so glad you helped that fellow
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January 25, 2018 at 12:41
Oh, my… I just quoted 1John 3:18 in a comment on a blogger friend’s post! How awesome that God is confirming His voice and message through you! Love this post, Wally!
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January 25, 2018 at 13:14
Awesome Lynn! Great how He gets His message out through various people, isn’t it?
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