#183 The Truth in Love

A blessed and reflective reading to all :)

Ephesians 4 (excerpts)
...walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 


2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 


4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—5 one Lord,one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. 


...11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 


14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 


15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.


...22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

...let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 


26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 


27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 


28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 


29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 


30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 


31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 


32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Praise the Lord!

How do you find out the truth in love?


Jesus Christ is the truth in love, any one who abides in Him also abides in love. A deeper and genuine sense of love for one another will only be experienced upon embracing the Lord of love-- Jesus Christ. His love abounds, it is for all, sinners who have not turned yet to Him and all  Believers who are being honed to be fruitful in every way for the spread of the kingdom of heaven. It is so amazing and wonderful to have a Loving Lord who does not look at all our iniquities but rather on our repentant hearts. To repent means to turn from our old ways, to turn away from all wickedness and sin, abandon the worldly life and embrace the beautiful gift of love, salvation and life of the only way to eternity-- Jesus Christ.


There are false religions all around us; many claim that their way is the way, but one thing is for sure, Jesus is the only way:
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no comes to the Father except through me.-- John 14:6"


To harden our hearts and not turn from our worldly ways is the bad choice ever. It should never be a choice, but many are still led astray. The most beautiful part, it is not too late, embrace Jesus Christ, He is the only hope of this dying world.


When I became a Christian, my perspective of life and of people changed and that is all because of the stirring of the Holy Spirit. Yes, if Jesus Christ has saved me from my sins and my eternal damnation, all of you can have the same claim. But it is not automatic; you have to receive Him in your heart, proclaim it with your lips-- Jesus Christ is Lord, and you are a sinner turning away from all your sins, and you are surrendering your life, all of it, not partly, not conditional, to the one true God, and if you pray/ talk to God wholeheartedly, you can claim that you are now a new creation, a Christian ( a follower Christ), and you will start to live your life now and through eternity for Him, Amen!


Why am I being prompted by the Holy Spirit to do this? Because I wholeheartedly believe, that as a Christian, I am bound to share His message of love and salvation, and I've been too a sinner saved by grace, and the people all around me though sinful as they opted to be, can also choose to repent and turn away from all sins and embrace Jesus, the Savior of all. It is God's perfect will for mankind, for everyone to turn away from their sins and repent and come to Jesus. 


I have learned that I don't have to hate the people, but rather hate the wickedness and evilness they do, and it is only Jesus who can change all of us-- even the meanest, wicked, vile, sinful of all.


Why not embrace Jesus now, He is the truth in love, and that is an absolute truth :)

May Jesus' love abounds in us all everyday (".)

Bible in a Year:

Read the Bible in One Year- Here's a reading plan where you and I can focus on God's Words everyday....to make it a habit, make it a practice, Amen :)


Read with me; God speaks to us through His words :)
February 9, 2012- Psalm 65-67; 69-70 

Today is the day :)
If you have not received Jesus Christ yet in your heart, today is the day. May you embrace His love and His gift :)


"Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)

Why am I doing this? 
Simple...."I am driven by the eternal destiny of others."