The message for the devotional for today, February 1, is about loving one another. Love can be hard sometimes especially when we feel like the recipient is undeserving but God calls us to love unconditionally.

VERSES: John 13:34 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

1 John 4:7 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

Message:

Jesus calls us to love each other. His love for us is so great and unconditional that He gave Himself up for us. He wants us to show this same love to others. We are called to love even when it is hard, even when others don’t treat us the way we expect. Loving one another is not always easy, but it is the way that shows God’s love to the world. When we love, we reflect His heart.

We love not because others deserve it, but because God loves us. His love fills us, and when we are filled with love, we can share it with those around us. Love helps us forgive, be patient, and show kindness. It allows us to build strong relationships and be a light in the darkness. Jesus shows us the example of how to love — with no conditions, no limits, and no judgment.

In this world, there is often hate, hurt, and confusion, but love has the power to heal. When we love each other, we show the world that we belong to God. It is a testimony to His power and grace in our lives. Loving others can change lives, mend hearts, and create peace where there is discord. Our love can make a difference in the world if we live by Jesus’ command.

Let us remember that love is not just a feeling, but an action. It is shown in the way we speak, act, and treat each other. Loving one another means being there for one another, offering help, and being kind. It is a choice we make every day. So, let us love, just as Jesus has loved us, and spread His love wherever we go.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank You for Your great love for us. Help us to love one another as You have loved us. Give us the strength to show love, even when it is difficult. May our love reflect Your goodness and bring light into the lives of others. Fill us with Your love every day so we can share it with everyone we meet. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.