Read Galatians 5:13-24
George MacDonald writes that God is love, first and foremost. God's power is expressed in love, God's righteousness is expressed in love, and God's majesty is expressed in love. God's love predates creation, and through creation, that love is expressed, creating creatures that will return that love to God.
To take these thoughts a step further, consider that Paul calls us to express this love which the Creator gives to us freely, not only in devotion to God, but in devotion to others--service to humanity. It is by our service to others that love is expressed. It is the fruit which we bear, along with joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
As we bear fruit in the world around us through expressions of love, let us remember that it is the result of God's love for us, nourishing and watering our souls since the dawn of creation.
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