And now, Dear Lady!

2 John 1:4-6 (New International Version)

⁴It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. ⁵And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. ⁶And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

No, this wasn’t something new! How many times are we told that we are to love God with all of our hearts, and love our neighbor as ourselves? Love is the theme that ties everything together, and makes this world a better place for us to live. And no, it isn’t a suggestion, it is a command. Why is it so important for us to have love in our heart? The Bible tells us if love is not the motivation that moves us in how we live, then it is not benefiting anyone. This special kind of Love of course is from God, we are not able to do any of this on our own. This love; blesses, shows people we care, gives people hope, comforts and renews. Only Gods love is real! As we begin another week, remember to reach out to someone with this special love that comes from our Father. Everyone needs encouragement right now, we need someone to tell us there is hope for the future, and not to be fearful. And now dear Ladies, truly love each other; knowing that you are being obedient to the will of God! Have a Blessed Week!