Walking in Love

Week 3: Saturday

Today’s Scripture

Ephesians 5:2

This Week’s Memory Verse

“…who (God) comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 NIV

Psalm

Psalm 115:1 NIV

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”

Proverbs

Proverbs 16:3 NIV

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”

Today’s Thought

Paul tells us to walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us. Jesus is not simply an example of being pleasant or agreeable. His love was willing to sacrifice. That does not mean every request deserves a yes or that wise boundaries are unloving. It means love considers another person’s good instead of insisting on getting its own way. Sometimes that happens through: an apology, a willingness to listen, or a choice to serve without expecting recognition. Walking in love is not one impressive moment. It is a direction we choose again and again because Jesus first loved us. I will say it again: Because Jesus first loved us.

Pray

Jesus, thank You for loving me sacrificially. Teach me to walk in that love (your love) with humility, wisdom, and a willing heart. In Your Name, AMEN.

Today’s Mercy Step

In one ordinary interaction today, set aside a preference or inconvenience to show thoughtful, Christlike love to the other person.

Following Jesus by loving the people right in front of us…or next door,

Pastor Mark