The Light of Advent: Love

Love is not a mere emotion or a fleeting feeling that the world tries to sell you. It's a profound, transformative reality rooted in the very character of God. In a culture that cheapens love to a temporary passion or a self-serving transaction, we must understand that true love is sacrificial, unconditional, and powerful enough to change lives. This is the love that God demonstrated when He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for us while we were still sinners, still rebels against His divine plan.

The world will know we are Christ's disciples not by our perfect programs or impressive performances, but by how we love one another. This love goes beyond mere sentiment. It's a love that serves humbly, forgives deeply, and extends grace even to those who have hurt us. When we embrace the agape love of Christ - a love that is patient, kind, and does not keep record of wrongs - we become living testimonies of God's transformative power. Our love for each other becomes the most powerful evangelistic tool, showing a broken world that there is a hope and a love far greater than anything they have ever experienced.