Love Is a Verb The Active Pursuit of Love in Faith & Focusing On Your Path

Looking at lessons from John 21. Part 1 Explores John and the lesson of love as an action and how it is to be demonstrated in action.Part 2 is Jesus urging Peter to focus on his own path.This episode encourages us to love other by showing them in action but also to focus on our own path as God has separate plans for us all.

This week, we dive deep into John chapter 21, where Jesus reinstates Peter after his denial. It’s a powerful story that’s packed with lessons on love, action, and discipleship. Here’s a sneak peek of what we discussed:

• Love in Action:

  • Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s proven through our actions. Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, mirroring Peter’s three denials. Each time, Jesus instructs Peter to care for His followers, showing that true love is about serving others.
  • Personal anecdote: I shared a story about waking up grumpy but choosing to serve my family anyway. It’s a reminder that love is an active choice, not just a passive feeling.

• Jealousy and Comparison:

  • We all struggle with comparing ourselves to others. Peter did too, wondering about John’s fate. Jesus’ response? “What is that to you? You must follow me.” It’s a gentle nudge to focus on our own journey with Christ.
  • Let’s stay in our lane and concentrate on our spiritual growth, rather than getting distracted by others’ paths.

• The Call to Discipleship:

  • We’re all called to be disciples, to shine our light, and to live out our faith actively. Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the “author and finisher of our faith,” helps us navigate a world full of distractions.
  • By acting out of love and following Jesus’ teachings, we reflect God’s glory to those around us.

• Spiritual Encouragement: This episode is a heartfelt reminder to live out your faith actively and to demonstrate love through your actions.
• Personal Growth: It’s a call to focus on your personal relationship with Christ, rather than comparing yourself to others.
• Practical Insights: Learn how to turn love from a feeling into actionable steps in your daily life.

I hope this episode inspires you as much as it did me. Let’s go beyond mere feelings and actively demonstrate our faith and love every day.