Day 360 - The Word of Love Born Among Us (1 John 4, 1 John 5, 2 John 1, 3 John 1) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• 1 John 4:7 - 5:21, 2 John 1:1 - 13, 3 John 1:1-15

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Born

**Merry Christmas!**Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest expression of God’s love for us. In the quiet of the manger, love was born. This love has changed the world, and through Jesus, it changes us too.

The apostle John, writing to the early church, circles around one core truth: God is love. Because God is love, those born of Him are called to walk in love.

John reminds us:

- “Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God” (1 John 4:7).

- “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).

What does it mean to love like this? It’s more than a warm feeling or a kind gesture. It’s a love that reflects the very heart of God—sacrificial, steadfast, and transformative. This love was made visible when Jesus was born, sent as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Christmas reminds us that love conquers all, even fear. John writes:“Perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment” (1 John 4:18).

The birth of Jesus declares that we no longer need to fear judgment, sin, or separation from God. The love of God, revealed through Christ, sets us free.

In 1 John 5:4, John declares: “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”

Because Jesus was born, lived, and conquered death, we are born again into victory. Christmas is not just a celebration of His birth; it is a reminder that through Him, we can overcome any challenge, sin, or fear that the world throws our way.

In 2 John 1, John emphasizes the importance of walking in love and staying faithful to God’s truth. “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to His commands” (2 John 1:6).We demonstrate God’s love through our actions, remaining discerning and steadfast in truth.

In 3 John, John praises Gaius for his hospitality and faithfulness to the Gospel. Gaius was known for showing love to fellow believers, especially those on mission for the Gospel. This is a beautiful reminder that love isn’t passive—it’s active.

Who can you support today? Beyond physical gifts, we can give our prayers, encouragement, and acts of service to those spreading God’s Word and love.

This Christmas, let’s celebrate Jesus by:

- Embracing New Life: Have you experienced the new birth that comes through faith in Jesus? Let His love transform your heart.

- Loving Sacrificially: Give love to those around you—your family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers. Let love be born in your actions.

- Overcoming Fear: Let God’s perfect love cast out fear. Trust Him completely.

- Supporting Others: Like Gaius in 3 John, show hospitality and care to those serving the Gospel. Whether through prayer, encouragement, or practical help, let your love point others to Christ.

Today, as we gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth, may we remember that His love has forever changed us. God’s love was born in a manger, and now it lives in us. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).

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