1 John 4:11 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”

BIBLE READING:
Isaiah 55–57; Psalm 119: 127-152
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At the height of his career, Norm Miller appeared successful—wealthy, respected, and influential. Yet beneath the surface, his life was falling apart. He was trapped in a deep addiction to alcohol, unable to function without it. Despite his success, he was heading steadily toward destruction.
After several drunk-driving arrests, his condition worsened. One morning, broken and desperate, he cried out to God, “God, help me!” In that moment, he encountered the love of God in a real and personal way. Instantly, the craving that had dominated his life lost its grip.
That encounter became the turning point of his story. As he began to seek God through His Word and surrendered his life to Christ, transformation followed. His mind was renewed, his habits changed, and his purpose became clear.
The same man who was once headed for destruction was now walking in restoration and impact. He went on to build a thriving business guided by biblical principles and later co-founded the global movement “Iam Second” which has inspired millions to follow Christ.
His life proves that God’s love rescues, restores, and lifts a man from pain to purpose.

God’s love is powerful, redeeming, and transforming. Romans 5:8 declares, “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” This shows that God’s love reached us even in our broken state and delivered us from destruction.
Ephesians 2:4–5 further reveals that “God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love… even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ.” His love took us from death, destruction and dejection and gave us life, hope, and a new beginning.
Having received such love, we are called to reflect it. 1 John 4:11 says, “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” This means the love that saved us must now flow through us.
1 John 4:19 reveals a powerful truth: we love because God first loved us. Our love for God and others is a response to the love we have already received.
We express this love by serving others, giving, forgiving, and reaching out to those in need. When we become channels of God’s love, we position ourselves for Heaven’s favor, goodness and unending blessings.

PRAYER:
Lord, I thank You for loving me even when I was lost. Thank You for delivering me from destruction and bringing me into a life of purpose. Please help me in this new month of May, to reflect Your love to others through my actions, words, and service in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE:
There is something that God has placed within you that the world is eagerly awaiting to see. – WORDBITE 222

Shalom!

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