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what manner of love?

1 John 3:1
"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not."

Indeed, "What manner of love" is this? No one can compare to GOD'S love! Unconditional love that God has for His followers, that we are part of GOD’S family! When we experience GOD'S love there is no deeper sense of security and affection.

A love that has moved people since creation. We focused on the Christmas account in the Gospel of John. While he doesn't take us to the manger or tell us about shepherds and wise men. He does very clearly tell us that Jesus is the LIGHT of the world. Taking us to the point where our salvation is not achieved through our own doing. It is entirely done by Jesus and is wholly a gift from God.

Then we read where the wise men "fell down, and WORSHIPPED" Jesus. They were NOT Jewish. They were NOT from the neighboring country. They invested a lot of time and money on traveling to this birthday celebration. And, they brought gifts! "Their TREASURES" Their actions are a testimony to their faith and an example for you and me to follow.

Then we read from the Letter to the Romans. Everyone knows who Jesus is. Even demons know Him. It is what we do with the information that separates the sheep from the goats. When we believe in our hearts, that will affect our actions. It might even inspire us to take a LONG journey and to give away our TREASURE. It will move us and change us. We become part of GOD'S family and leave the world of sin and death behind.
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