Looking for good Bible verses to reflect on, or wondering why the Bible matters for your everyday life? Check out our Scripture devotional below. Itโs one of our simple devotions, great for getting started reading the Bible, and hearing how Scripture is making an impact in the lives of other believers!ย
Finding True Love
โWhat does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men.โ -Saint Augustine
Christian love has always looked different from the worldโs. Aaand, it doesnโt always match up with the verses in our favorite (and catchy!) love songs.
Liliana reminds us of what our call to perfect love looks like.
1 Johnโฌ โญ4:18โฌโฌ
โThere is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.โย
Written by Liliana Arratia Zamora
Itโs typical to base love off of feelings in the moment or to make love conditional based on what someone can do for you. Itโs common to throw the word โloveโ around with little weight and commitment tied to it. The love described in 1 John isnโt found within a one-night stand or constant arguing. Love doesnโt insult with the intent to hurt or take advantage of someone. Love was meant to be goodness willed with truth and compassion for the other person. Love shouldnโt be based on fear of what others would think. Love doesnโt seek to punish us or make us pay.ย Love should add joy to oneโs soul and be a selfless act.ย
If we were to put the worldโs expectations aside and reflect upon the One who loved first, our view of love would be completely transformed and renewed. We could realize that love is a constant choice lined with grace and mercy. โ just like the love shown by Jesus. Perfect love is the opposite of fear and selfishness.
Why It Matters
In a society where we are fed temporary and fleeting โloveโ, let us choose a love that is authentic and everlasting. May we, especially after falling, choose love over fear. Let us recognize the unending love Our Father has for us. And in recognizing His love, may we choose to love others without fear and with truth.
Love is truth. Love is forgiveness. Love is sacrifice. God is love. May we all aim for perfect love made possible through Him who doesnโt withhold His own love for us.
These simple Bible devotions are a great resource to connect with God every day. Weโve compiled more good Bible verses to reflect on here!ย ย
Lili loves writing poems and reflections about Jesus, her faith, letting go of things that weigh down the soul, and glorifying God. When sheโs not writing and creating, she enjoys being in nature, hanging out with her husband, roller skating, traveling, playing with her two cats, and spending alone time with God.