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Provoking Dominion through Love: The components of Love

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October 24, 2024

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.1Corinthians 13: 1 (NKJV)


Read: 1 Corinthians 13: 1- 13. (NKJV) 


Consider the story of Jacob and Rachel in Genesis 29:18-35: Jacob openly expressed his love by declaring his willingness to work for seven years to earn Rachel’s hand in marriage, a bold statement of his affection and commitment. But beyond words, Jacob gave of himself. He didn't merely promise his love; he worked tirelessly for 14 years in total, demonstrating that love isn’t just spoken but shown through giving. Jacob also served Rachel and her family.


His willingness to work for so long under Laban, enduring hardship and deception, shows that love is also about service--doing what is needed for the well-being and joy of the one you love. Genuine naturally expresses itself in words, actions, and sacrifices. Yesterday we saw that love needs expression but what does this look like? How can you tell that someone loves you? Today, we will explore some components of love to answer this question.  


The first component of love is that love speaks. Proverbs 16: 24 says that “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”  Pleasant, kind and loving words have emotional, psychological and even physical healing effects on a person. Someone who loves you will express love in the way they speak to you. If a person claims to love you, but their words are consistently harsh, hurtful and unkind, they do not truly love you. 

Love isn’t just spoken but shown through giving. 

Secondly, love gives. John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse is one of the most profound expressions of love in the Bible, highlighting how giving is a fundamental sign of love. God’s love for humanity was so immense that He gave the most precious gift imaginable—His only Son. This act of giving was not out of obligation but out of a deep, selfless love for the world.


The gift of Jesus was meant to bring salvation and eternal life to all who believe, demonstrating that true love is not just about words but about action, often involving sacrifice. When we love someone, we naturally want to give to them. In giving to others, we mirror the divine example set in John 3:16, where love is demonstrated through the ultimate gift. 


Thirdly, love serves. The story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10: 25 – 37 illustrates  this. The good Samaritan went out of his way to care for an injured man, providing for his needs and ensuring his recovery. His actions were driven by compassion and love, serving someone in need without expecting anything in return. On the flip side, this story also highlights that not everyone who serves is motivated by love. The Priest and Levite although both devoted to service in the temple, did not show love or compassion to the man in need.   


As we go about our daily lives, may we always remember to demonstrate the genuine love that God has placed in us through our words, gifts and acts of service! 


Song of Worship  


Give me love in my heart, keep me serving 

Give me love in my heart, I pray 

Give me love in my heart, keep me serving

 Keep me serving 'til the break of day  



Song by - A. Sevison / C. Barny Robertson 


Prayer - Dear Lord, help us to not ignore people in need of love and compassion. Let our words, actions, gifts and service show the love the love You have for them.  In Jesus name – Amen. 

 

Bible in 1 year: Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5 

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