Mountain
Faith to move mountains
Takeaway:
An advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of another, or in this case, testifies about a person. In this passage, Jesus is speaking of the Holy Spirit. He, the Advocate, testifies that Jesus is the Messiah and confirms that all we read and know about Him is true. The Advocate, the Helper, the Holy Spirit, still lives in us today so that we can share and spread the Gospel.
An advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of another, or in this case, testifies about a person. In this passage, Jesus is speaking of the Holy Spirit. He, the Advocate, testifies that Jesus is the Messiah and confirms that all we read and know about Him is true. The Advocate, the Helper, the Holy Spirit, still lives in us today so that we can share and spread the Gospel.
Takeaway:
To round out this verse on love, I want to let my wife know that I love her just as this verse teaches, to love her as I love myself. Husbands and wives, tell your significant other you love them, not only with words, but through intentional acts of love that encourage, support, and strengthen one another.
To round out this verse on love, I want to let my wife know that I love her just as this verse teaches, to love her as I love myself. Husbands and wives, tell your significant other you love them, not only with words, but through intentional acts of love that encourage, support, and strengthen one another.
Takeaway:
Honor and love go hand in hand. When you honor your father and mother, you are not only showing love, you are also pleasing God. This command comes with a promise, God blesses your days. I believe that when we honor our father and mother, we help establish a generational blessing. Our example teaches the next generation how to show honor, respect, and love in return.
Honor and love go hand in hand. When you honor your father and mother, you are not only showing love, you are also pleasing God. This command comes with a promise, God blesses your days. I believe that when we honor our father and mother, we help establish a generational blessing. Our example teaches the next generation how to show honor, respect, and love in return.
Takeaway:
The Lord's commands give us life, while the world's commands are burdensome and heavy. Jesus said, "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." The yoke of the world is meant to weigh you down and wear you out. The yoke of Jesus is different; it is about a relationship. When we walk with Him in faith and obedience, we are not carrying the load alone. Jesus invites us to walk alongside Him, and alongside other believers, sharing the weight together.
The Lord's commands give us life, while the world's commands are burdensome and heavy. Jesus said, "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." The yoke of the world is meant to weigh you down and wear you out. The yoke of Jesus is different; it is about a relationship. When we walk with Him in faith and obedience, we are not carrying the load alone. Jesus invites us to walk alongside Him, and alongside other believers, sharing the weight together.
Takeaway:
The Lord is always faithful, in all His ways, and to all who love Him and keep His commands.
The Lord is always faithful, in all His ways, and to all who love Him and keep His commands.
Takeaway:
God has spoken in the past, He speaks in the present, and He will continue to speak His words of love to us forevermore. His love is not limited by time or circumstance. The same God who declared His love long ago is still drawing us close today with unfailing kindness.
God has spoken in the past, He speaks in the present, and He will continue to speak His words of love to us forevermore. His love is not limited by time or circumstance. The same God who declared His love long ago is still drawing us close today with unfailing kindness.
Takeaway:
Love has to extend beyond only loving God. It must extend to loving the children of God, and that includes one another and our own children. When we truly love God, that love is reflected in how we treat His children. When we properly love God, His children, and ourselves, we carry out the first two commands.
Love has to extend beyond only loving God. It must extend to loving the children of God, and that includes one another and our own children. When we truly love God, that love is reflected in how we treat His children. When we properly love God, His children, and ourselves, we carry out the first two commands.
Takeaway:
Yesterday's takeaway mentioned that we are all God's children, and because of that, we are all brothers and sisters. Throughout the Bible we hear this message about loving our brothers and sisters. I want to encourage you to reach out to your actual brother or sister and tell them you love them. If you do not have a sibling you can reach out to, then do so with whoever God places on your heart as you read this.
Yesterday's takeaway mentioned that we are all God's children, and because of that, we are all brothers and sisters. Throughout the Bible we hear this message about loving our brothers and sisters. I want to encourage you to reach out to your actual brother or sister and tell them you love them. If you do not have a sibling you can reach out to, then do so with whoever God places on your heart as you read this.
Takeaway:
To get to the point of loving our enemy, we need to change our perspective, especially when that enemy is an actual person. Remember that God is our Heavenly Father, and He loves us deeply. God is also the Heavenly Father of your enemy. That makes all of us brothers and sisters. Jesus reminds us that we cannot love God if we do not love our brothers and sisters (1 John 4:20). Loving our enemies does not mean approving of their actions, but it does mean choosing love, prayer, and compassion over hatred, just as our Father in heaven does.
To get to the point of loving our enemy, we need to change our perspective, especially when that enemy is an actual person. Remember that God is our Heavenly Father, and He loves us deeply. God is also the Heavenly Father of your enemy. That makes all of us brothers and sisters. Jesus reminds us that we cannot love God if we do not love our brothers and sisters (1 John 4:20). Loving our enemies does not mean approving of their actions, but it does mean choosing love, prayer, and compassion over hatred, just as our Father in heaven does.
Takeaway:
I want to know what this verse means to you. To me, it means God loves us so deeply that He gave His Son, Jesus, to pay for our sins. Because of that, we should not be afraid to bring everything to God, even the bad. Talking to God, walking with God, trusting God, and loving God will build a relationship of love and remove fear. God forgives when we repent, and He wants our hearts to love Him. Do not let fear block you from seeking God. I fear not seeking God.
I want to know what this verse means to you. To me, it means God loves us so deeply that He gave His Son, Jesus, to pay for our sins. Because of that, we should not be afraid to bring everything to God, even the bad. Talking to God, walking with God, trusting God, and loving God will build a relationship of love and remove fear. God forgives when we repent, and He wants our hearts to love Him. Do not let fear block you from seeking God. I fear not seeking God.
Takeaway:
I know this verse says "plan," but the first time I read it, I somehow saw the word "plant." When I thought about it, that idea fits here as well. Scripture talks about planting seeds in good soil (Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:23), and what you plant, and where you plant it, truly matters. The intentions of your heart shape the direction of your life. Do not let evil cause you to go astray. Instead, let love and faithfulness dwell within you, keeping you rooted, steady, and planted in what is good. That will keep you in God’s plan.
I know this verse says "plan," but the first time I read it, I somehow saw the word "plant." When I thought about it, that idea fits here as well. Scripture talks about planting seeds in good soil (Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:23), and what you plant, and where you plant it, truly matters. The intentions of your heart shape the direction of your life. Do not let evil cause you to go astray. Instead, let love and faithfulness dwell within you, keeping you rooted, steady, and planted in what is good. That will keep you in God’s plan.
Takeaway:
This verse mentions Egypt, but no matter where you are reading this from, insert your own country name as you read it. I have a neighbor who speaks very little English, but one thing I know is that every time I see him, he waves enthusiastically to show his kindness. Because of the language barrier, we cannot carry on lengthy conversations, but this simple gesture tells me, "hey, I see you and acknowledge you," and my wave back says the same to him. His wave reminds me of this very scripture.
This verse mentions Egypt, but no matter where you are reading this from, insert your own country name as you read it. I have a neighbor who speaks very little English, but one thing I know is that every time I see him, he waves enthusiastically to show his kindness. Because of the language barrier, we cannot carry on lengthy conversations, but this simple gesture tells me, "hey, I see you and acknowledge you," and my wave back says the same to him. His wave reminds me of this very scripture.
Takeaway:
If you hit rock bottom, there is no pit too deep for the Lord’s love and compassion to lift you out. We see in the previous verse that forgiveness and healing are in His hands. That alone is more than enough reason for us to praise Him.
If you hit rock bottom, there is no pit too deep for the Lord’s love and compassion to lift you out. We see in the previous verse that forgiveness and healing are in His hands. That alone is more than enough reason for us to praise Him.
Takeaway:
It would be impossible to outdo God. Love is one of those ways where we simply cannot one up Him, especially when it comes to love. "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). I do not think I know a single person who would willingly sacrifice their child for the sake of the world. To put this in perspective, He did not sacrifice His Son just for those who loved, love, or will love Him, but even for those who do not yet know or acknowledge Him. God did this in spite of our sins, and He did it to show us Godly love.
It would be impossible to outdo God. Love is one of those ways where we simply cannot one up Him, especially when it comes to love. "We love because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19). I do not think I know a single person who would willingly sacrifice their child for the sake of the world. To put this in perspective, He did not sacrifice His Son just for those who loved, love, or will love Him, but even for those who do not yet know or acknowledge Him. God did this in spite of our sins, and He did it to show us Godly love.
Takeaway:
One impossible principle is believing that you can love God without loving one another. You cannot selectively choose who you love and still say you truly know God. We should want to love God and love others because He has sacrificed so much to show His love to each one of us. The end of this verse wraps it up perfectly, because God is love.
One impossible principle is believing that you can love God without loving one another. You cannot selectively choose who you love and still say you truly know God. We should want to love God and love others because He has sacrificed so much to show His love to each one of us. The end of this verse wraps it up perfectly, because God is love.
Takeaway:
How many of us have said to our significant other, "I said I love you first"? We like to keep score sometimes. Want to know who truly holds the record for first love? God does. Before we ever knew how to love, before we ever thought to love, He loved us first. Our love is a response to the love that began with Him.
How many of us have said to our significant other, "I said I love you first"? We like to keep score sometimes. Want to know who truly holds the record for first love? God does. Before we ever knew how to love, before we ever thought to love, He loved us first. Our love is a response to the love that began with Him.
Takeaway:
This verse is not giving us a free pass to sin, assuming that God will love us regardless of our choices. God does offer us grace, but we should not abuse that grace. We should love God by striving to keep His commands and turn away from sin. Just as yesterday’s verse spoke about love and obedience working together, this verse reinforces that truth once again. This is love in its purest form, because God is pure, and God is love. Human love has limits and boundaries, but Godly love goes far beyond them. God did not wait for us to be worthy, improved, or deserving. He loved us first, right where we were. That kind of love is genuine, compassionate, and everlasting, and it invites us to trust Him completely and show that same love to others.
This verse is not giving us a free pass to sin, assuming that God will love us regardless of our choices. God does offer us grace, but we should not abuse that grace. We should love God by striving to keep His commands and turn away from sin. Just as yesterday’s verse spoke about love and obedience working together, this verse reinforces that truth once again. This is love in its purest form, because God is pure, and God is love. Human love has limits and boundaries, but Godly love goes far beyond them. God did not wait for us to be worthy, improved, or deserving. He loved us first, right where we were. That kind of love is genuine, compassionate, and everlasting, and it invites us to trust Him completely and show that same love to others.
Takeaway:
This verse reinforces keeping God’s commands, and love. The two most important things that we can do in our Christian walk. We are commanded to walk in obedience, and that obedience is lived out through love. We cannot truly love without obedience, and we will struggle to obey God if we do not love Him. Love and obedience are inseparable in the life of believers.
This verse reinforces keeping God’s commands, and love. The two most important things that we can do in our Christian walk. We are commanded to walk in obedience, and that obedience is lived out through love. We cannot truly love without obedience, and we will struggle to obey God if we do not love Him. Love and obedience are inseparable in the life of believers.
Takeaway:
What I see in this verse: love is strong, determined, and priceless.
What I see in this verse: love is strong, determined, and priceless.
Takeaway:
Nothing can compare to love, not wine, not perfume, or any other tangible thing. Love, as this verse describes, is delightful!
Nothing can compare to love, not wine, not perfume, or any other tangible thing. Love, as this verse describes, is delightful!
Takeaway:
Do you love others the same way Jesus loves each one of us? That is the cost of following Him. Jesus did not place conditions on His love, He gave it freely. He also reminds us in scripture that love is the greatest command.
Do you love others the same way Jesus loves each one of us? That is the cost of following Him. Jesus did not place conditions on His love, He gave it freely. He also reminds us in scripture that love is the greatest command.
Takeaway:
This month I have shared a few takeaways regarding loving our neighbor. I set my WiFi SSID to "Mark 12:31." Anyone who lives within a hundred feet or so of my house, or has ever visited us and connected to our WiFi, can confirm this is true. I did this to remind myself to love our neighbors, and also as a simple way to ask my neighbors to love us as well.
This month I have shared a few takeaways regarding loving our neighbor. I set my WiFi SSID to "Mark 12:31." Anyone who lives within a hundred feet or so of my house, or has ever visited us and connected to our WiFi, can confirm this is true. I did this to remind myself to love our neighbors, and also as a simple way to ask my neighbors to love us as well.
Takeaway:
These three things will stand the test of time. Faith is trusting God, believing that He is who He says He is, and that He will do what He said He would do. Hope is the ability to look ahead, to dream, and to trust that greater things are still to come. Love is the relationship between each one of us and God, and with each other, and it is the greatest of all.
These three things will stand the test of time. Faith is trusting God, believing that He is who He says He is, and that He will do what He said He would do. Hope is the ability to look ahead, to dream, and to trust that greater things are still to come. Love is the relationship between each one of us and God, and with each other, and it is the greatest of all.
Takeaway:
The takeaway from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 on 2-4-2026 shared how love asks for a lot, and how it pushes us to be better. Leviticus 19 continues that same message by calling us to release revenge, let go of grudges, and choose love instead. Loving your neighbor as yourself has to be intentional. It requires humility, forgiveness, and obedience to God. This verse reminds us that loving well is not optional, it is a reflection of who the Lord is and who we are called to be.
The takeaway from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 on 2-4-2026 shared how love asks for a lot, and how it pushes us to be better. Leviticus 19 continues that same message by calling us to release revenge, let go of grudges, and choose love instead. Loving your neighbor as yourself has to be intentional. It requires humility, forgiveness, and obedience to God. This verse reminds us that loving well is not optional, it is a reflection of who the Lord is and who we are called to be.
Takeaway:
God loves when we take delight in Him, and He does not stand in agreement with sin. God plants us where we can be continually refreshed by Him, so that we can produce good fruit. He does not allow us to shrivel, He allows us to thrive.
God loves when we take delight in Him, and He does not stand in agreement with sin. God plants us where we can be continually refreshed by Him, so that we can produce good fruit. He does not allow us to shrivel, He allows us to thrive.
Takeaway:
Love is asking a lot. If it did not ask much of you, it would not be love, it would be convenience. Do not let your relationship just be convenient. Why can’t love be easy and allow me to put myself first? Because those things are not love. Love pushes you to be better, challenges you to try new things, and encourages you. Loving others well opens the door for you to be loved well.
Love is asking a lot. If it did not ask much of you, it would not be love, it would be convenience. Do not let your relationship just be convenient. Why can’t love be easy and allow me to put myself first? Because those things are not love. Love pushes you to be better, challenges you to try new things, and encourages you. Loving others well opens the door for you to be loved well.
Takeaway:
The Lord wants you to know that He loves you and fights for you every day, every hour, every minute, and every second of your life. Call on the Lord, listen for His answer, and follow His guidance. The promises are in the Scripture, your part is to trust Him.
The Lord wants you to know that He loves you and fights for you every day, every hour, every minute, and every second of your life. Call on the Lord, listen for His answer, and follow His guidance. The promises are in the Scripture, your part is to trust Him.
Takeaway:
Let’s break this down to a more personal level. God so loved [insert your name here] that he gave his one and only Son. God created you, so He does not want to see you perish, but to flourish. That is why the very next verse says, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
Let’s break this down to a more personal level. God so loved [insert your name here] that he gave his one and only Son. God created you, so He does not want to see you perish, but to flourish. That is why the very next verse says, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
Takeaway:
After reading this scripture, I thought about the passage where Jesus said the greatest command is to love God, and the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves. Why? Because God is love, and when we truly know Him, love like Him. If anything is holding you back from loving, choose to forgive, then pray, and then love. In doing so, we reflect the nature of God to the world around us.
After reading this scripture, I thought about the passage where Jesus said the greatest command is to love God, and the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves. Why? Because God is love, and when we truly know Him, love like Him. If anything is holding you back from loving, choose to forgive, then pray, and then love. In doing so, we reflect the nature of God to the world around us.
Takeaway:
Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalms 119:89 (NIV) I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Psalms 119:93 (NIV) These two verses combined make for a powerful message to us. We know in our hearts that God’s Word reigns eternal, and we must always remember that truth. In doing so, God will preserve our lives both now and forevermore.
Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalms 119:89 (NIV) I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Psalms 119:93 (NIV) These two verses combined make for a powerful message to us. We know in our hearts that God’s Word reigns eternal, and we must always remember that truth. In doing so, God will preserve our lives both now and forevermore.
