Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word. Then my Father will love him, and we will go to him and make our home within him. John 14:23 (ISV)

Jesus wants to be close to us, involved in our lives, and have a personal connection with us. Keeping His word means following Him and His teachings with faith and obedience, and adhering to His word in our daily lives.

God loves us, and He wants to have a deeper loving relationship with us. When we love Jesus, our actions demonstrate that love, and our desire to follow His word reflects it. When we love and obey, we have the wonderful privilege of having the love of God the Father and Jesus in our lives. Jesus dwells in our hearts through the Holy Spirit, providing guidance and strength.

“If you love me, keep my commands. John 14:15 (NIV)

When we love God, our actions reflect that love as we trust His word and follow His path. Knowing that God walks beside us, providing us comfort and peace.

⁂

Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your mercy and grace. Help us to love others as You love us. Help us to grow strong in faith. As in the blossom of the clematis, petals spread out from the center; let us blossom with faithful obedience and spread Your love. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

🌺