Devotional - Day 2

Have you ever wondered where love comes from? In our culture, we often treat love as just a feeling that comes and goes, or as something we generate within ourselves. But the truth is far more beautiful and profound—love has a divine source.

Every capacity you have to love, every warm feeling in your heart, every act of kindness you've ever shown—it all flows from God Himself. He didn't just create love as an emotion; He is love in His very essence. This means that when you love your family, when you care for a friend, when you show compassion to a stranger, you're actually reflecting the heart of your Creator.

God gave us hearts capable of loving, and He surrounded us with people to love. But more than that, He demonstrated the ultimate expression of love by giving us Jesus. Christmas is the celebration of love made visible, love with skin on, love that walked among us. This isn't just a nice sentiment—it's the foundation of everything meaningful in life.

Understanding that God is the source of love changes everything. It means love isn't something we have to manufacture or earn. It's something that flows freely from our relationship with Him. When we feel empty or unable to love others well, we can return to the Source and be filled again.

Today’s Bible Verse

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

- 1 John 4:7

Reflection Question

How does knowing that God is the source of all love change the way you approach your relationships and your ability to love others?

Sermon Quote

Love is from God. God gave us of himself to love. He also gave us other people to love. He gave us feelings of love. But the source of love again is God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the source of all love. Help me to remember that my capacity to love comes from You. Fill my heart with Your love so that it overflows to those around me. Amen.