1 John 4
God’s Demonstration of Love: God showed His love by sending His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sins so we might live through Him. Our Response to God’s Love: We are called to love one another as a reflection of God’s love within us. This shared love completes when extended to others. Living in God’s Love: If we show love to each other, God resides within us, and His love attains perfection in us. Our love for others signifies God’s presence and his perfect love within us. True love for God is shown through loving those around us. Although God is unseen, our visible acts of love validate our sincere love for Him. Loving others is essential to our relationships and faith. This passage encourages us to embrace love as a transformative force. By fostering love among each other, we create a ripple effect that embodies divine love and challenges us to cultivate deeper, selfless love. As in (Songs of Solomon 5) “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine:”

The Revd. Jacqueline Shalloe