Last Friday, our lesson was on what matters most to God. The most important commandment that we are under as we live in the Age of Grace is, "Love others as you love yourself" (Galatians 5:14). Today we will finish this lesson.
The Best Expression of Love is Time
Because we are limited on our time, it is our most precious gift. The more time we give to someone, the more importance we give to that person. Therefore, if we give a relationship our time, we are actually investing into it a part of ourselves. We can say that a certain relationship is important to us, but unless we actually invest in it by spending time, we are not showing that this relationship is a priority. Our words are worthless (1 John 3:18). Relationships take time and effort. The essence of love can be measured by how much we give of ourselves. "Love concentrates so intently on another that you forget yourself at that moment" (Warren).
The Best Time to Love is Now
Love is what matters most and therefore, there is no room for procrastination. As the Bible says, "Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now" (Proverbs 3:27). We don't know how long we will be here to express our love to our neighbors, so the best time is right now. Let's change our schedules to make the people in our lives our top priorities. Loving takes time, and time is precious. We need to give of ourselves to be more like Jesus.
Point to Ponder:
Life is all about love.
Verse to Remember:
Galatians 5:14
Question to Consider:
Honestly, our relationships my first priority? How can I ensure that they are?
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