14/03/2022
*Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional*
_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD_
_Monday, 14th March 2022_
*RULED BY LOVE*
_Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust_ *(2 Peter 1:4)*
There’re things that can affect a Christian; these aren’t viruses, sicknesses or diseases, because Jesus stated unequivocally that NOTHING shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19). But the things that are dangerous to a Christian are anger, bitterness, fear, unbelief, etc. He doesn’t want such negative things in your heart. He said in Hebrews 12:15, *“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”*
The Christian is a partaker of the divine nature; he has the life and nature of God, the nature of love and righteousness. This is what makes it a great concern when you find Christians who don’t walk in love. In Luke 6:27, Jesus said, *“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.”* In the 35th verse He reiterated the same thing: *“But love ye your enemies, and do good…”* (Luke 6:35). Hallelujah! Love triumphs. Love rules.
When you walk in love, you’re a master. He said, *“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you”* (Luke 6:28). It doesn’t matter what they say about you or against you; you’re unruffled, because you’re ruled by love. You remain gracious, kind and loving, like your heavenly Father. Hallelujah!
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for your liquid and everlasting love poured out on us. Now, you’ve imparted to me your character of love to bless and impact my world with; your love reigns and rules in my heart today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Romans 13:10* Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
*1 John 4:
