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Family Trademarks Read: 1 John 4.7-16 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4.7 Bible in a Year: Psalms 51-53; Romans 2 The Aran Islands, off the west coast of Ireland, are known for their beautiful sweaters. Patterns are woven into the fabric using sheeps wool to craft the garments. Many of them relate to the culture and folklore of these small islands, but some are more personal. Each family on the islands has its own trademark pattern, which is so distinctive that if a fisherman were to drown it is said that he could be identified simply by examining his sweater for the family trademark. In Johns first letter, the apostle describes things that are to be trademarks of those who are members of Gods family. In 1 John 3:1, John affirms that we are indeed part of Gods family by saying, Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called of God! He then describes the trademarks of those who are the of God, including, Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God (4.7). Because love is of God,â the chief way to reflect the heart of the Father is by displaying the love that characterizes Him. May we allow His love to reach out to others through usâfor love is one of our family trademarks. Father, teach me to love with the love of Christ that others might see Your love reflected in my care and concern for them. May Your love drive and dominate my responses to life and to others. Love is the family resemblance the world should see in followers of Christ. |
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