December 6 Aunt Betty’s Way – 1 John 5：1-6

I remembered my sister told me a story of a neighbour’s child when I was young. He was a boy about my age. What the difference this boy could do what he wanted, even though we believed it was not good as a kid. I was not perfect, but at least I went to school as my parents wanted me and never skipped school and handed in homework. But my neighbour didn’t do what he was supposed to do as a kid. He lied and pretended he was sick so he didn’t have to go to school. When he grew older, he beat people up and stole his parent’s money and he ended up in the correctional centre since he was still a minor.

God asks more of us. While He floods us with relentless love, a love that never wavers even when we resist or run away, He does expect something of us. When God instructed Israel how to live, He provided Ten Commandments, not ten suggestions. Aware of our self-deception, God offers clear expectations: we’re to love God and carry out his commands”

Thankfully, (1 John 5:2-3) “This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live them out as we experience God’s love and joy. His love for us is incessant. Oh God, when I say I love You, but it’s hard to love. It’s hard to obey. Help me see the truth and to love You with my actions.

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