1 John 4:16 · KJV
"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
King James Version
What does 1 John 4:16 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
How can you tell if God lives in your heart? You can tell when you are doing kind things to make other people's lives better. Just as we trust and rely on God's constant love for us, so do our Christian brothers and sisters need our love.
Prayer
Fill me with Your Spirit, loving God and Almighty Father, so that I can be more loving to my family, my friends, and anyone else You put in my path, so they can come to know Jesus and His love. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
God loves us; we can be sure of that. He wants us to live in His love and be happy because of it. That love goes beyond the grace we receive when we are saved. God's love flows out from us. His love is shown when we love other people. His presence can be seen in the way we love and act. God wants us to show other people His love. So, His love blesses us both when we receive it and when we give it away.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I depend on Your love. I don't know what I would do without it; I would be lost. But, Father, I know You love me. I'm sure about my future, happy right now, and standing on tiptoes until Your love is fully realized in Your presence at Jesus' coming. I'm glad You love me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
How can you tell if God lives in your heart? You can tell when you are doing kind things to make other people's lives better. Just as we trust and rely on God's constant love for us, so do our Christian brothers and sisters need our love.
Prayer
Loving God and All-Powerful Father, fill me with Your Spirit so I can be more loving to my family, my friends, and anyone else You put in my path so they can learn about Jesus and His love. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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