As you enter this weekend, set aside some time to read through 1 John 4:7-14. Notice how John points his readers back to the gospel as he instructs believers to love one another. The kind of love John is talking about here is the love God demonstrated by sending His Son to die for the sins of the world; the kind of love that not only desires but pursues God’s good for others; a sacrificial love.  
 
When we pursue meaningful intimacy with God, the love of God is made evident to those around us by our lives and actions, fulfilling what Christ Himself instructed in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” As we love one another, we glorify our Father, putting Him on display through our actions.  
 
Ponder these questions:  

• Who is on display by the way I am living today?  
• Does my life reflect the amazing love of God? If not, what needs to change?

 
We also encourage you to set aside some time this weekend to listen to our sermon series' Spotify playlist as you prepare to worship through music this Sunday.
 
You are in our thoughts and prayers this weekend, church family, and we cannot wait to gather with you this Sunday!