What the Bible Says About Advent - 29 Days of Advent MeditationsSample

Day 25: Love in Relationship

• Verses:
  • John 15:9: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love."
  • 1 John 4:16: "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love."
  • Romans 8:38–39: "Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus."
  • Deuteronomy 7:9: "He is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations."
  • Zephaniah 3:17: "The Lord your God is with you... he will rejoice over you with singing."
• Reflection:

God’s love invites us into an eternal relationship with Him. John 15:9 calls us to abide in Jesus’ love, while 1 John 4:16 declares God is love itself. Romans 8:38–39 assures us nothing can separate us from this love, and Deuteronomy 7:9 highlights its faithfulness across generations. Zephaniah 3:17 reveals God’s delight in us. Advent celebrates this relational love, urging us to remain in Christ and reflect His love to others, deepening our connection with Him and His people.

• Application:
  • How does God’s love shape your relationship with Him?
  • Today, meditate on John 15:9, praying to abide in His love.
  • Journal about a time you felt God’s presence.
  • Strengthen your relationship with God by spending extra time in prayer or Scripture.
  • Share His love by encouraging someone with a kind word or act, reflecting Zephaniah 3:17.
  • Take one step, like joining a Bible study, to grow in community, showing God’s relational love to others.
• Prayer:

Lord, help me abide in Your love and share it with those around me. In Jesus' name. Amen.