Daily Reflections From Higher Things®

Today's Reading: 1 John 3:13-18 Daily Lectionary: Proverbs 27:1-24; John 20:1-18 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. (1 John 3:14) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. We are saved by God's love and not by our love. We don't love God so that He might love us. We don't love our neighbor hoping to merit eternal life. Thank God, for whose love is perfect enough to save himself? God has shown us His love through His Son, who laid down His life for us (1 John 3:16). This is a freely-given love. For the sake of Christ, God forgives our sins. "He is the propitiation for our sins" (1 John 2:2). We will live forever, because we have faith in Him. Faith alone saves. Love follows faith. Faith in Christ produces love. If you know the love of God found in Christ, you will love God in return. You will also love your fellow Christians. Love is not a cause of our salvation, but it is a sign of our salvation. How do you know that your faith is