Pr. 1:11: “If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait to shed blood; let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;”
1 John 4:7-8 says, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”
There is a striking difference between the attitudes in this proverb and in 1 John. Without God, love is not shown to others. In fact, as is demonstrated in this verse, there may be complete disregard for others well-being.
What’s lurking beneath our surface? Are we ready to pounce on others and cause harm; or are we so saturated with God’s love that it overflows and gushes onto those around us?
When we are born of God and know God, we show love. The love in our relationships is a very clear indicator of the knowledge of God and His love within us. If God’s love is revealed through us, what is our love for others saying right now on His behalf?
Paying attention to my ambushes,
jamie
considering the word 