Have you ever considered the central role love should have in our lives? One of the key pillars of the early Church (therefore known as a ‘Church Father’) Clement of Alexandria stated that the real Christian “practices being God” when he or she reflects love in his or her life.
Wow! There are a lot of people who practice being God by telling you what to do, seeking to control your life, and even trying to have you honor them more than anyone else. But to think that love is the best way to reflect God.
This is why John states in 1 John 4:12 (in The Message) the fact that an invisible God’s image is reflected in His children when they love each other—“ No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love!”
So, listen to Clement and have a great day practicing being like God.
Have you invited a person who does not have a church home to Friends Sunday this Sunday?
You still have time.
Posted by Pastor Norm on 02/26 at 09:07 AM in
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Now I am all about preaching the gospel, telling others about Jesus, verbally witnessing about the saving power of the gospel, and in every way making sure that others hear the gospel (the “good news”). But so often we have forgotten that there is more to giving the gospel than just speaking words. Let me tell you what I mean in this great quote from Saint Francis of Assissi:
“Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words when necessary”
As we spoke about love yesterday in 1 John 4:7—14 please note that others can see God in us and that the testimony of God’s love on earth is perfected, fully seen, through our love for one another as Christians.
Please take some time today to show some love to a brother or sister in Christ. Then, invite someone who does not know Jesus to come and see God in our gathering Sunday.
Have you invited someone who does not have a church home to Friends Sunday this Sunday?
You still have time.
Posted by Pastor Norm on 02/25 at 09:11 AM in
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