And 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. II John 1:6
This short letter is addressed to the ‘lady chosen by God and to her children’, a title that is most likely a disguise of protection in a time of persecution for the Church. John writes of the joy he finds in knowing that this congregation is staying in the Truth but reminds this anonymous people that obedience is a by-product of love. Love is the driving force of grace and mercy and therefore, should be reflected in the lives of those forgiven.
God’s commands are often perceived as a list of rules. Rules are defined and can be followed whether you buy into their purpose or intellect. There is no moral connection in rule following, you are just avoiding a consequence. But God’s commands are not this! They are His loving provision of protection and communion with Him and one another. From the beginning of time and into infinity, love really does make the world go ‘round.
God is love. If you know Him, then you love.
Have a lovely Thursday,
Gretchen