Today's Verse: 1 John 4:19

Saturday, February 24, 1962

We love because he first loved us.
— 1 John 4:19
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

It's all very simple. God is love (1 John 4:7-8). He is love's origin, example, and architect. I love because God loved me first. I know how to love because he has demonstrated it in Jesus. I can love because he made me in his likeness and to share his character, and because God pours his love into my heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). He is the fountain, the motivation, and the pinnacle of love. I love because God loves - first, last, and always.

My Prayer...

God of comfort, God of love, thank you for comforting me with your love. Just as a child learns from parents how to do so many things, I want to learn to love as you do: sacrificially, selflessly, and submissively so that others may know that they do not have to earn your love, only receive it and share it with others. In the name of Jesus, your perfect example of love, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

14 Related Resources by Heartlight

1 John 4:19
Devo: Today's Verse
"We love because he first loved us."
1 John 4:19
Devo: Today's Verse
"We love because he first loved us."
Spurgeon AM Devo for Jun. 11th
Devo: Morning & Evening
"There is no light in the planet but that which proceedeth from the sun; and there is no true love to Jesus in the heart but that which cometh from the..."
First Loved
Illustration of 1 John 4:19
Inspirational illustration of 1 John 4:19 -- We love because he first loved us.
See All 14 Related Resources about 1 John 4:19

Illustration

Illustration of 1 John 4:19 — We love because he first loved us.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, February 24, 1962

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Recognize the Lord'
"O nations of the world, recognize the Lord; recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong. Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your..."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Relationship with the Father'
"Dear Child of the Glorious and Gracious Father, As John neared the end of his physical life, he wrote three short letters to help churches facing all..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Isaiah 49:16
"No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word "Behold," is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse