Love God
Memory verse: Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him (John 14:21)
God takes the initiative to pursue a love relationship with you. This love relationship is not a one-sided affair. He wants you to know Him, worship Him, and love Him.
Read John 14:21 and answer the questions
“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him”
Who is the one who loves Jesus? What does he have to do?
How does the Father respond to the one who loves Jesus?
What two things will Jesus do for the one who loves Him
Jesus said, “if you love Me, you will obey My commands” (John 14:15). When you obey Jesus, you demonstrate that you love Him and trust Him. The Father loves those who love His Son. For those who love Him, Jesus said He would love them and show Himself to them. Obedience is the outward expression of your love for God. The reward for your obedience and love, is that Jesus will show Himself to you. Jesus set an example for you in His life. He said, “the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me (John 14:31). Jesus obeyed every command of the Father. He demonstrated His love for the Father by obedience.
How can you demonstrate your love for God?
A love relationship with God requires that you demonstrate your love by obedience. If you love Him, you will obey Him. This is not just following the letter of the law but following the spirit of the command as well. If you have an obedience problem, you have a love problem. Focus your attention on God’s love.