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Devotional - 15th Sep 2020

 'Let brotherly love continue' (Hebrews 13:1).

When we have a personal  relationship with Christ, we will genuinely love our brothers and sisters without a doubt. Jesus in John 15:12 says, "This is my commandment, that he love one another, as I have loved you." When we think of Jesus' love for us, it takes us back to Calvary and what He has done for us; even further before the very foundation of the earth, we were thought about. Our love for one another is a living power that grows from our love for God. It should lead us to be sincere and selfless, spurring us to action. John express the love we should have towards each other, "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?" (1John 4:20). When we love our brethren as Christ loves us, we will pray for each other; bear each other burdens;  we would forbear and forgive each other. We would  admonish each other in love, build up each other in faith as we give service to Christ. We ought to hold steadfast in the love of Christ and continue to cultivate and attain brotherly love. We have accept Jesus as our Lord, having a desire to submit to the guidance of His word and allowing the Holy Spirit to direct us. We must have a willingness to forgive our brethren, remembering Christ also forgave us and that we are all brothers and sisters in Him. We need as Christians to forgive everyone even those who are our enemies. However, all those in the faith, are recognised as our brethren; having one faith and one Lord, Jesus Christ. We are therefore  to encourage and strengthen each other in the faith, looking to Jesus as our Author and Finisher of our faith. Amidst all our imperfections, there is nothing so good and helpful as brotherly love; a kind word spoken, being generous, meek, patient; even in our sufferings. The love of Christ will continue unto eternity. Therefore, let brotherly love continue until Jesus comes to take  us home.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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