Bible Verse of The Day – 3-12-20

2 Peter 1:7 (NKJV) 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.

We hope you’re enjoying this latest series of devotionals!

Today, let’s move on to verse 7 of 2 Peter, chapter 1.

The next attribute we will look at is brotherly kindness.

This one isn’t deep, in and of itself. But our carrying it out will depend on us putting others before ourselves many times.

Brotherly kindness is more than just simple goodwill toward others. It stems from a genuine love for others that only God can place in us.

In its most basic form, it is brotherly (or sisterly) affection.

But in the Biblical sense, it goes beyond the basics and leads us to mutually sacrifice for each other. It’s a type of giving of ourselves that shows a sincere concern for another’s wellbeing, with no string attached.

And finally, let’s talk about the last attribute; love.

Love is the driving force behind the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is God’s love for us that caused Him to allow Jesus to be crucified in our place on the cross. And it is His love for us that cause Him to offer us His mercy and grace throughout our lives.

The Biblical expression of love goes far beyond anything that man can come up with or accurately express.

It is a deep, holy love that defies human understanding. But God asks this of us over and over again as we are told to love our neighbors as ourselves, love our enemies and pray for those who spitefully use us and persecute us.

This kind of love can only come in our lives as we press in to God and learn of Him in His fullness. His love for us will cause us to allow Him to break us down, and then rebuild us one little piece at a time, in the way that only He can do.

This kind of love will change who we are and the way we walk out our lives here on earth. And it will allow us to see others through the eyes of God, instead of our natural, flawed, selfish vision.

Without Him, it is impossible for us to walk in this kind of love.

Tomorrow we will wrap this up as we discuss verses 8 & 9.

Until then, let’s reflect on these things and ask God to bring understanding in these areas of our lives.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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