The Power of Love
‘Dear friends, since God so loved us,
we also ought to love one another’
(1 John 4:11)
One of the marks of a true church, one in which God is present by his Spirit,
is the love believers have for one another. Over the years I have seen
some wonderful examples of this – lonely people befriended, grieving people comforted,
struggling people supported, forgiveness offered and accepted.
Of course it is not always the case. We fail to love as we should.
But we know that the love between us is one of the marks of the church
and that it should extend to all our brothers and sisters,
even if they are different from us in race or background or resources.
And all this stems from the fact that we have been loved, unworthy as we are.
Question for thought: How do I love my fellow believers?
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the stability in Ghana and pray this week
for the members in the Diocese of Koforidua, as they support the local needs
of the community and provide care for those in need.
We pray for Brisbane Diocese and Jenny Bullock, the President and thank you
for its enthusiastic members and ask that they will continue to serve
and reach out to their communities in your name. Amen