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  1. Real Love

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    Real Love — a word by Pastor Steele Croswhite from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Jesus calls me to love people. He’s reminded me of what real love is over the past few weeks (in a powerful way)."

    Jesus calls me to love people. He’s reminded me of what real love is over the past few weeks (in a powerful way).

    After spending some time studying the definition of love (according to 1 Corinthians 13), it became clear to me. Love is far more than our experience of emotions or pleasant feelings. It is, in fact, ACTION.

    The Apostle Paul used a compelling Greek word when he described love in Corinthians. That word was “agape.” Agape love is sacrificial, active, and far beyond words. Equally important, agape love is a determined act of will.

    What is more, knowing what that kind of love is, the Bible teaches us that we are to “love with action” our fellow Christians. Not only them but also those who do not know Jesus as their Savior.

    How Are You Doing?

    We are to actively love other Believers in several ways. It’s important to enjoy them (Acts 2) and be committed to them in community and mission (Hebrews 10). Additionally, we should bear each other’s burdens (Romans 12:15).

    As we actively love the Lost, we also need to show compassion (Matthew 9:36). It’s crucial to always share the Gospel with them (John 3:16) and love them authentically (Matthew 23:37).

    Jesus said in John 13:35: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This week, ask yourself, “How is my ‘love’ life?”

    All in all, do you sacrificially love your fellow Christians? How about actively loving the Lost around you with compassion and authenticity?

    Loving for the long haul,

    Steele

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  2. Be Refreshed by God’s People

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    Be Refreshed by God’s People – a word by Pastor Bryan Edwards from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "there is an incredible benefit when we devote ourselves to fellowship with God’s people (Acts 2:42). It strengthens our faith."

    Last week, the pastors and deacons of The Rock Church got away together. We went to Eden to spend some uninterrupted time together. For three days, we ate, sang, laughed, and prayed. We shared what the Lord was doing in our lives. There was even time for some brothers to golf and hike together. (It may not surprise you that I stayed back at the house to spend the afternoon with a cat who lived nearby.) 

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