I want you to understand the
language of the Spirit in our opening verse. Why would Jesus say, "If a
man loves me, my Father will love him?" Didn’t the Father already love
everybody? The Bible says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life" (John 3:16). Jesus came because the Father already loved
everybody. So, what other love is He referring to here? He’s dealing with
fellowship; love grows with fellowship.
When you recognize and
reciprocate love, you get more love. As you reciprocate the Father’s love, He
further demonstrates His love for you in a peculiar way; He’ll show the world
that He loves you. Having believed in the Lord Jesus, one of the most beautiful
things you should crave and practise is rich fellowship with Him. It should be
your lifestyle, because there’s no love without fellowship.
Fellowship means oneness of
spirit; a sharing or communing together. 1 Corinthians 1:9 says, "God is
faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus
Christ our Lord." 1 John 1:3 says, "… truly our fellowship is with the
Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ." We’ve been called into fellowship
with the Lord, and there can be no fellowship without communication. Commune
with Him often, and seek His thoughts, opinions, counsel and guidance in all
your endeavours. This is something you do consciously in response to His love.
Your fellowship with the Lord is
unique to you. He doesn’t have, has never had, and will never have a copy of
you; so, He cherishes your fellowship and love. As you fellowship with Him
through the Word and the Holy Spirit, you get to know Him more, and your life
becomes the expression of His love.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you
for counting me worthy to be called into fellowship with your Son Jesus Christ.
Through fellowship with the Spirit and the Word, I’m transformed into the
glorious image of Christ, where my life is the absolute expression of your
righteousness, love and grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: 2
Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 1:3
1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Romans 15:5-13 Psalms 94-98
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Philippians 2:12-18 Isaiah 64
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