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Devotional - 17th Jan 2022

 'And this is the commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment' (1 John 3:23).

None of us have ever seen God! But if we love one another He will abide in us, and his love perfected in us.
We see two important commandments in this verse, which of a truth is actually one, as they are inseparable. One cannot go without the other.
1) We should believe on the name of Jesus Christ.
2) To love one another, just as He has commanded us.
The message from the beginning was that, we should obey God; we should love God and love each other.
God's love is unconditional, and his salvation is free and secure, but his approval is based on whether or not we obey Him.
There is nothing we can do to change God's love for us, but when we by faith believe on His Son and love one another, it is pleasing to Him. It is important to note that, we should not merely 'feel' love; but should act on it, as well. Love is an action or doing word, therefore we out to act on it and live it.
The Bible tells us, "For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life"
(John 3:16).
We ought to believe in the name of Jesus and confidently trust Him, which is part of the prerequisite of salvation. Jesus saves! Yes He does, but we have to trust in Him, believing He is the Son of God. Let us keep the commandment, believing on the name of Jesus by faith and loving one another.
Let us look at Jesus, sinless is he, our Saviour who came in the flesh, suffered and died for us; rose again and is set down at the right hand of God, making intercession for us; and will come again one day to judge the quick and the dead.
Let us come to Him, trust him for life and salvation; commit all in His hands and expecting all from him. We must believe that all who come to Christ shalt be save. If this is your desire, start trusting Jesus and believe on his name and learn to love one another.

Have a wonderful day

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