The Beloved Disciple wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 John 2:
3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.
4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.
6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
If we want the Love of FATHER perfected in us then we need to keep HIS Word and commandments. What a simple directive given to us by FATHER! HE sent THE WORD in the flesh known as Jesus Christ and thus as we read, study, hear, and walk according to His Words and commandments our Love will be perfected. Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 22:
37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
The Law guides us in our actions now and the Prophets set an expectation of manifestation in the future, both being motivated by Love. Our present and future should be based on Love as we adhere to these great Commandments reaffirmed by Jesus Christ. As we embrace FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love and know that every Word from HIM is intended for our good, then our faith will become strong in The Word. It is written by THE SPIRIT in Hebrews chapter 11:
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 10:
17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Love and faith are both centered around FATHER’S Word. Love is now and faith prophesies and assures us of the physical manifestation of FATHER’S Words, commitments, and promises toward us. HIS Word gives us hope as we deal with the issues of life by establishing the solution which will overcome our specific problems. HE did not promise us that there would be no obstacles and challenges but HE did provide us the means to overcome. As we make it our daily commitment to read, study, and meditate on HIS Word, the solution to life’s problems will present themselves to us in whatever manner FATHER chooses to employ. Let us not put HIM in a box and try to dictate how the solution ought to come but let us trust in HIS Wisdom to bring forth the solution by the most expedient means. Sometimes HE will surprise us in how HE deals with our problems.
As we build and establish ourselves on HIS pure Word, our life will be enriched and we should purpose to minister HIS Love to those around us.