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RADIATING GOD'S LOVE
Paul Dhinakaran
Dearly beloved,
The Bible says, Whoever loves his brother lives in the light (1 John 2:9,10). When the light of the Lord shines upon you, His love will spring up in your heart and overflow to others. You will love both God and your family.
The Scripture says in the following verses, Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord (Colossians 3:20). Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother--which is the first commandment with a promise--that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth (Ephesians 6:1-3).
When you show your love for your parents by obeying them, the Lord will bless all that you do and grant you success.
The Lord Jesus Himself was obedient to His parents. That is why He grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men (Luke 2:52). At the age of twelve, He accompanied his parents to the Jerusalem temple. There He sat among the teachers of the law, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard Him was amazed at His understanding and His answers (Luke 2:47). They had never come across anyone who showed such great wisdom through spoken words. When He was asked by His parents to return home, He immediately obeyed them and submitted Himself to their command. For you, young people, He has left an example that you should follow in His steps (1 Peter 2:21).
Solomon showed his love for the Lord by walking according to the according to the instructions of his father David (1 Kings 3:3). Hence God loved him and made him king over Israel. He appeared to him in a dream by night and said, Ask! What shall I give you? (1 Kings 3:5). He gave him wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. Thus his wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt (1 Kings 4:29,30). He surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom (1 Kings 10:23).
Now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster (1 Kings 5:4): this is how Solomon expressed his joy brought about by the Lords blessings! What a glorious life!
When you too are obedient to your parents in every respect and follow their advice, Gods light will shine on you. His love will flow from your hearts like a spring; you will love both God and your parents. You will be blessed with a peaceful life and honoured before everyone.
Surrender to God out of love and reverence for Him and follow His commands. Then your life will radiate His love.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
I surrender my life to You. I submit myself to Your command to obey my parents. Give me wisdom and bless all my efforts with success. Help me to excel in everything and grant me peace and honour. Let my life radiate Your divine love.
In Your matchless name I pray,
Amen.