” You are a shield around me, O Lord.” Psalm 3:3
” As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” 2 John: 6
Even though Jesus died for us we each have a free will and have the opportunity to follow what way we want to go. We are never forced to follow the ways of our Lord but are encouraged to live our lives in such a way that is significant in his ways and words. We have a choice as to follow the world or to follow Jesus. The command from the very beginning has been to walk in love. Just what does that mean? According to the bible, walking in love means to imitate God and acting like Christ Jesus. It is a way of life that involves loving others, maintaining a relationship with God, and growing into the image of Jesus. Ephesians 5:1-2 tells us again to walk in love. We are to be imitators of Jesus and just as He walked with a sacrificial, unconditional and selfless love, so are we to walk in this same way. The walk he is referring to is a behavior and a way of life. We should love others as God loves us, with patience and kindness. We should accept others as they are and forgive them while they develop in the way of Jesus. Walking in love will lead us into a spiritual growth that helps to command our lives. To walk in love is to desire more and more of Christ and to give ourselves to him completely. Yes, we have a choice as to the way we live our lives and how we control our own ways. However, choosing Jesus is the way to love others, develop solid relationships with them and allow for the opportunity to receive eternal life with God in heaven. We can and should control our lives with the assistance of our Savior Jesus! We should allow the Holy Spirit to guide our decisions and the words we choose to use. He loves us and we should love Him! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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