Weekly Thought

February 24, 2008 – Faith Active in Love

I John 4:19 – We love because he first loved us.

Have you ever noticed how a smile is contagious? Whenever you meet someone who smiles broadly at you, you cannot help but smile in return. Or whenever you enter a conversation where the participants are laughing and joking with one another, soon you will be laughing and joking with them as well. A smile is like medicine from the pharmacy … a smile can help brighten your day, it can lift your spirits, and help keep your life in proper perspective.  

The love of God is exactly like that contagious smile on your face. As you experience God's love, you will be enabled to love in return. But better than that, as you live with God's love in your heart, your 'countenance' – your face will shine with God's love. When others see that love on your face, they will know that God walks with you. 

Let the smiles come quickly to your face this week. Let God's love glow in your heart and shine on your face. For we can love, because He first loved us 

Dear God, Help my 'countenance' reflect your wonderful love to all I meet this week. Amen. 

Pastor Groe