Agape: May 7, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR THURSDAY MAY 7, 2009

AGAPE

Defined by Webster:

Love; as of God for humankind or of humankind for God;

GODS WORD

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because GOD IS LOVE. This is how God showed His love among us; He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is Love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” I John 4:8-10.

Jesus said: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment” Matthew 22: 37-38

WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE

AGAPE is known as true and genuine love. Love is the very nature of God. The ultimate expression of Agape Love is God giving His only son to die on the cross for our sins. This kind of love comes to us by God through His Son Jesus Christ. If we have AGAPE love in our hearts it is because we know that God loves us with no strings attached and stands next to us every moment of every day. Love is a commitment of our heart, soul and mind to our Lord. This is TRUE AND GENUINE LOVE!

How many times in life do we find ourselves in a position of just needing someone to love us? This is when we need AGAPE love because we need that special touch that only the Lord can give. Remember, He gave His life for you. What greater love is there then this?

AGAPE love means that God first loved us and we are to love God first and then to love others. It is the love from Christ that compels us to act, to love someone [II Corinthians 5:14]. It is a love that never fails [I Corinthians 13:8]. It is a love that made Jesus say to His disciples in John 21:7, “If you love me, feed my sheep.” It is a love that a mother has for her new born child. It is a love that a man and woman have on their wedding day for each other and their God.

This Agape love can only be felt by one that has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you want to experience AGAPE love then make that decision today.

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

Dear Lord, help us as a family today to experience the AGAPE love that only you can give. We commit our hearts, our souls and our minds to you today. Give us today a broken heart that has a concern for those that are hurting. Give us a soul today that loves you with all we have and give us a mind today that is dedicated to learn more about you and your love for us and for a world.