“… that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge …” – Ephesians 3:17-19
Remember My love …
After reading Ephesians 3, the truth of God’s love embraced me like a gentle hug. Though numerous responsibilities relentlessly demanded attention, the blessed peace of kneeling in God’s holy presence comforted me. Softly He whispered, and I grabbed hold of His words with purpose–writing them down so I would indeed remember.
Drink it …
Seemingly unusual, I pondered throughout yesterday what it meant to “drink” God’s love. Kindly the Lord flooded my mind with understanding: just as liquid seeps into our bodies and satisfies our thirst, Christ alone can satisfy our spiritual thirst. He yearns for His love to infiltrate every aspect of our being … to meet our need for love before we search for satisfaction elsewhere. He longs to be our first Love. Drink.
Breathe it …
And what did He mean by this? As daily breaths infuse our lungs with air, God wants His love to fill us … motivate us … move us. To give us life! Ardently He desires us to be rooted and grounded in His love, that we might be stable and secure. Whatever storms come our way, His love will steady us. Breathe.
Speak it …
Finally God calls us to speak of His overwhelming love. Immeasurable and divine, brought to life in the Person of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, love defines God. God IS love. Overarching all of His other characteristics, the enormity and reality of His love–for the sinner, the saint, the broken, and the restored–God’s love shows no partiality. It’s available for all. But some reject it. Speak.
Christ’s love exists experientially, not just as truth to know intellectually. Swiftly life rushes by, yet the Lord persistently beckons us to slow down and listen to His tender, penetrating whisper:
Remember My love … drink it … breathe it … speak it.
“But now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Cor. 13:13
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I came across your web page that was liked on face book. I am blessed by your words. Thank You for your obedience and love for Christ. God’s Blessings.
In Christ, Loretta Del Gado
Dear Loretta,
Thank you so much for your kind comment and for joining my Facebook page. I’m very glad to connect with you. 🙂 I’m also blessed to hear you’re encouraged by the words God gave me to share. To God be the glory ~ He is so faithful!
In Christ’s Love,
Emily
This by far,is the most sincere one you have written. It is beautifully done and it has touched my heart Greatly! Thank You. Hugs, Melissa,
Dear Melissa ~ Thank you! I am so glad to hear the Lord touched your heart through these words. I trust you’re doing well. It was wonderful to visit with you at the conference.
Much love in Christ,
Emily
Ahhhhh– peace!
Thanks Emily.
So welcome! Isn’t our God so beautifully personal?
Love to you in Christ, Emily