MORNING MANNA               6-14-25

MORNING MANNA             6-14-25

“We love him because he first loved us”-1 John 4:19

 We who know the Lord love the Lord. There is no question about that. As Charles Spurgeon said,”There is no exception to this rule; if a man loves not God, neither is he born of God. Show me a fire without heat, then show me regeneration that does not produce love to God.” 

He was right, but some folks don’t seem to get it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say,”I love the Lord”, and that is great– we ought to proclaim our love for Him. But in some instances their testimony just doesn’t ring true. When some people say “I love the Lord”, they mean,” I don’t care about the church and I’m not involved in Christian service, I just love the Lord.” Oh really? Are you sure? 

When a person truly loves Christ it will affect his attitude and actions. Here’s the proof—“If a man love me, he will keep my words:—- He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings–“(John 14:23-24). So, what about it? Do you really love the Lord? Is there evidence that you love Him? If not then you have reason for great concern. 

We will be judged by the truth, not our testimony. Loving religion is not the same as loving the Redeemer. Some “feel” that they love God, but the facts say otherwise. Salvation is more than being satisfied with what you’ve chosen to believe. Knowing about God isn’t the same as knowing God. The former is religion, the latter is a relationship. Salvation comes when God accepts you because you have accepted His Son to be who He is declared to be in God’s Word. Have you? If not I urge you to do so today. — HDS

David Stone     

Lakeway Baptist Church   

Humble, TX