Day 4 — Love Is More Than Words

Read: John 14:15 (NLT)

"If you love me, obey my commandments." — John 14:15 (NLT)

It's easy to tell someone we love them.

But what happens when our actions don't reflect our words?

Jesus makes a connection between love and obedience.

He doesn't say we earn His love by obeying Him. Salvation is a gift of God's grace through faith.

But when we genuinely love Jesus, that relationship should begin changing how we live.

Our attitudes should change.

Our priorities should change.

Our willingness to forgive should change.

Not because we're trying to convince God to love us, but because we're responding to the love He's already shown us.

Reflect: Is there something God has clearly instructed me to do that I've been avoiding?

Put It Into Practice: Choose one specific act of obedience today. Maybe it's forgiving someone, telling the truth, apologizing, or changing a habit.

Prayer: Jesus, thank You for loving me. Help me demonstrate my love for You through obedience. Give me the courage to follow Your Word even when it's difficult. Amen.