Showing Love to One Person

Reflecting God's unconditional love

God's unconditional love for us is a perfect example of how we should love and care for others. This is true regardless of their ability to benefit us in return. And we are able to do this because God has given us His spirit of love. He asks us to reflect this caring spirit to those around us. Pastor Matt Chandler describes how he saw a reflection of God's love during a desperate time in his life.

What a beautiful image of God's unconditional love. No circumstances can separate us from His love. Similarly, our love for others needs to be steadfast - even in the midst of their lowest, weakest moments. Pause to think about the people in your life. What are ways you can reflect Christ's love to them through your caring actions? Whether close loved ones or acquaintances, you can make a difference in their lives.

Application Question:

• Matt says this about his wife during his bout with cancer: "There was nothing romantic about me...and yet, in the midst of all of that, that's where love needs to be steadfast, as opposed to the flittery, fluttery, emotive based love." How do you respond to people in their lowest moments? Where are you influenced by emotive love versus steadfast love?