Walk in Love

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them.” Ephesians 5:1-7

There is an old adage which rings true of the believer’s walk: “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” It was God’s love expressed through the sacrifice of His Son that made our salvation possible. It is His love expressed through the gift of the Holy Spirit that makes the abundant life possible. When the love of God controls us, our love for Him and His love for us, then we are the most settled in our Christian walk and the most effective in our witness.

The walk of love releases others from our expectations. We unconditionally set ourselves to exhibit Christ’s love regardless of their actions.

The walk of love is expressed in a servant spirit. We look to channel our talents and energies into encouraging and stimulating others. That is unnatural to our fleshly nature and only happens as we are constantly awed by God’s love for us.

The walk of love is sacrificial. We are willing to give up our time and even ambition for the sake of seeking first the kingdom of God. We love God first and foremost and thus will prioritize His will and plans.

Walk in love and your light cannot fail to shine.

“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13