“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.” — Galatians 5:6 (NKJV)
Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). He wasn’t demanding performance—He was inviting relationship. Love is what makes obedience joyful, not burdensome. It’s the difference between religion and relationship.
Paul teaches that faith works through love. But 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that even if you have faith that moves mountains, without love—it profits nothing. That’s a sobering truth. You can operate in spiritual gifts and quote every promise, but if love isn’t the motive, it will fall flat in God’s eyes and in people’s hearts.
God’s faith in you flows best and draws people to Him when your love is evident first and foremost. Love opens the door for truth. It softens hearts. It makes the Gospel believable. Without it, even faith can become harsh, cold, or self-centered.
And here’s the foundation: God is always loving. That’s why it’s not just about checking your love walk—it’s about taking time to receive His love for you. When you meditate on how much He loves you, when you remember His kindness, patience, and forgiveness, love starts to overflow from your life.
You love because He first loved you. The more you stir up that truth, the more freely you’ll forgive, bless, and believe the best about others.
So when your faith feels stuck or dry, go back to love. Not your love—His. Let His love fill you up and overflow to everyone around you. That’s where faith flourishes. That’s where Jesus is truly seen.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). He wasn’t demanding performance—He was inviting relationship. Love is what makes obedience joyful, not burdensome. It’s the difference between religion and relationship.
Paul teaches that faith works through love. But 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that even if you have faith that moves mountains, without love—it profits nothing. That’s a sobering truth. You can operate in spiritual gifts and quote every promise, but if love isn’t the motive, it will fall flat in God’s eyes and in people’s hearts.
God’s faith in you flows best and draws people to Him when your love is evident first and foremost. Love opens the door for truth. It softens hearts. It makes the Gospel believable. Without it, even faith can become harsh, cold, or self-centered.
And here’s the foundation: God is always loving. That’s why it’s not just about checking your love walk—it’s about taking time to receive His love for you. When you meditate on how much He loves you, when you remember His kindness, patience, and forgiveness, love starts to overflow from your life.
You love because He first loved you. The more you stir up that truth, the more freely you’ll forgive, bless, and believe the best about others.
So when your faith feels stuck or dry, go back to love. Not your love—His. Let His love fill you up and overflow to everyone around you. That’s where faith flourishes. That’s where Jesus is truly seen.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded