Day 19

Love is Impossible

1 John 4:7
"Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."

"The Love Dare starts with a secret. And though it's been an unspoken element throughout each day, you've likely grown more and more suspicious of it all the time. Now that you're this far, it's a secret you're discovering for yourself, even if you haven't exactly known how to put it into words. The secret is this: you cannot manufacture unconditional love out of your own heart. It's impossible. It's beyond your capabilites. It's beyond all our capabilities."

When we come to the realization that we can't do this on our own, the necessity to rely on God becomes abundantly clear.

"You can't give what you don't have. You can't call up inner reserves and resources that aren't there to be summoned. In the same way you can't give away a million dollars if you don't have it to start with, you cannot pay out love in greater measure than you own. You can try, but you will fail."

Here's the good news - "Love is from God" 1 John 4:7. Let's rest assured in that fact and trust in Him.

Dare:
Look back over previous dares. Were there any that seemed impossible? What is the Lord speaking to your heart right now? Right it down and if you like, share at our next home group.