Titus 3:4-7
“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
We have just celebrated another Christmas, and the Advent promises of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. As we look back on the last twenty-five days, let us reflect on the spirit of love that God demonstrated by giving His Son, the Greatest Gift ever given. When we focus our hearts on Him—to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and love our neighbors as ourselves—it renews and changes our hearts from the inside so that we can reflect the Spirit of Christ to others. May we be a reflection of the Greatest Gift, not just at Christmas, but every day. How might we be Jesus “with skin on” to those around us?
“The most vivid memories of Christmases past are
usually not of gifts given or received
but of the spirit of Love,
the special warmth of Christmas worship,
the cherished little habits of the home,
the results of others acting
in the Spirit of Christ.” ~ Lois Rand
Lord, God, we pray that we would be filled with Your spirit of love, not just at Christmastime but all year long. Help us to reflect You in our home, our workplace, our neighborhood, and in house of worship. We pray in the name of the Christ of Love. Amen
As a devoted Christ-follower, Marsha has faithfully walked life’s twisting, winding, and often bumpy road, using each season as an opportunity to serve Him; for twenty-two years she owned and managed a tea business while also ministering to women as a leader, teacher, mentor, and public speaker, and now, with a growing sense of urgency, she is passionate about sharing the love of Christ with men and women from all walks of life through the written word. Married for 56 years, she is the mother of two married daughters and the grandmother of four, and she can be contacted through her Devotions For All Reasons Facebook page and website, as well as Tea For All Reasons and Food For All Reasons (both shared with her daughter, Jen), and England For All Reasons, shared with her husband, Jake.
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Yes, the “Spirit of Love” is the divine essence of God, the ultimate reality, and the most powerful force in the universe. It’s the source of all good, healing, and harmonious existence. By expressing this universal, selfless love in every action we overcome evil, fear, and lack.
Your Friend -His servant,
Isaac Otieno