True love for God is an affection which involves choice and selection. True love for God is not just a vocal declaration, but it is a life that flows out of obedience to His word. In Titus 1:16 Paul talks about claiming to know God, but denying Him by our actions. Therefore, true love for God is choosing to be obedient because we want to properly display our love to Him. Otherwise we are just speaking empty words that hold no weight. Jesus is the prime of example of a life that was an outflow of obedience to the Father. He carried such a love for the Father, and for us, that He was obedient all the way to His death on a cross. As I evaluate my level of obedience to the voice and commands of the Lord, I see my desperate need for the grace of Jesus. My hearts desire is to lay down everything for Him, but at times my actions contradict my confession. Praise God that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). But I want to be someone who can properly display my love for God by being obedient to His voice. When we are obedient to the command of the Lord, He comes and makes His abode in us, resulting in a life filled with power by His Spirit. Many are called, few are chosen. When we say yes to the calling, the result is empowerment to carry His glory to the ends of the earth.
Thank you.
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