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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Mid Week Deaf Devotion 6/1/2010

“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” (Romans 5:5 NLT)

God is full of surprises. Every miracle is made especially for us to marvel at His power. He individually designs every life. Every day is different, and every way He chooses to show His majesty is unique. He always keeps His promises, and we can fully depend on Him. He is never erratic, or unstable. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. While His ways may seem complex and we cannot understand the depth of His love, His love is the solid foundation that is given to each person in Jesus Christ.

We can always count on that. The Bible longs for us to understand "what is the width and length and depth and height--to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge" (Ephesians 3:18-19). According to the apostle John, the more we understand that the ocean of God's love has no shores, the less we'll fear the choppy waters of life, because "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18).

If someone feels that life is unpredictable and unstable right now, the answer is to focus on His steady, unchanging love. Thank Him for giving us "the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." (Romans 5:5 NLT)

The Holy Spirit has poured out the love of God in our hearts. This means that we have the ability to love like God. Unleash God’s love on the world and watch God work. Go ahead. Let it out. God’s love needs to be free and unhindered in anyway. 1 Corinthians 13:8 says that “Love never fails.”

Resting in the predictable and perfect security of God's love will bring revival to our souls. We are loved by one whose love for us is greater than anyone can ever explain. And because of that love we can endure and can hope not only in tomorrow but also in eternity. Because of that love we can live, and live abundantly.

The love of God has been poured out for us and all we need to do is open up and allow it to fill us. The love of God has changed everything. It changed everything once and for all. The desire of God’s heart is that we will allow it to change us.