Episode 140: Love That Remains PT 2

Love that Remains Brings Forgiveness that remains and Unity that Remains

1Pe 4:8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Love is the foundation of meaningful relationships and communities. By choosing to act with compassion and understanding, we strengthen our bonds and create an environment where forgiveness and kindness thrive.

1John 3: 14 Yet we can be assured that we have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because we love the family of believers. A loveless life remains spiritually dead.

Hopefully by now, we all realize that God loves you with an everlasting love that can’t be shaken. God is committed to love you regardless of your mistakes or shortfalls. He loves us so much that he has totally forgiven us of all our sins, past, present and future.

Today we want to talk about how important it is to love one another.

When we choose to love others, we reflect the very nature of God and honor His commandment to care for one another. Love is not just an emotion, but a deliberate action that brings healing, unity, and hope to our lives and communities. By making love our priority, we create space for restoration and growth among ourselves.

Romans 11: 5 And that is but one example of what God is doing in this age of fulfillment, for God’s grace empowers his chosen remnant. 6 And since it is by God’s grace, it can’t be a matter of their good works; otherwise, it wouldn’t be a gift of grace but earned by human effort.

In light of this, it's important to remember that our transformation is not about outward religious activity but about an inward change that comes from truly knowing God. It is the revelation of His love and truth that renews our minds and guides our actions. As we learn to hear His voice and walk in obedience, our works become a natural overflow of the faith and relationship we have with Him.

True love, as demonstrated by Jesus, does not depend on how others treat us but flows from a deep relationship with God. Loving our enemies and forgiving those who wrong us is only possible when we draw from the endless source of grace that comes from abiding in Christ. This supernatural love enables us to extend compassion and mercy, mirroring the forgiveness we have received.

Forgiveness is a critical ingredient in walking this life out according to God’s plan. Forgiveness is not an option, it is non-negotiable. We must forgive to release us from the torment of carrying it around in our mind.

Luke 11:4 Forgive our sins as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us. And rescue us every time we face tribulations.”

Do you want God to rescue you when you face tribulations? Forgive. He isn’t going to remove you out of tribulations, but he will comfort you and give you a plan on how to deal with the challenges we face day to day.

When we encounter challenges or misunderstandings, responding with love allows us to break cycles of hurt and resentment. Jesus exemplified this by choosing forgiveness over retaliation, even toward those who opposed him. By seeking God's perspective and allowing His love to transform our hearts, we become empowered to love and forgive others genuinely.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean that we keep those people close to us, it means that we don’t allow them to live rent free in our minds. Don’t allow unforgiveness to block communication and the blessings of God.