Live to Love Scripture Encouragement John 14.23

John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. This is a repeat of verse 21 so it must be important. How do we know who loves Jesus? It’s those who keep His word. And what is the reward to those who love Him by keeping His word? They become the dwelling place of the Father and the Son. They become the temple of God—the holy place where God and man meet in worship, honor, and celebration of the greatness, mercy, grace, and love of God. If people want to meet the Father and the Son, where can they go? There was a time when they had to go to a physical tabernacle or temple. Now, we, those who love Jesus and keep His commandments to believe in Jesus and love with Him, are the temple where they can meet up with God. Every person God puts in your path today will be standing, sitting, or passing by the place where God dwells. It is His love, that wonderful, fragrant aroma of Christ that will draw them into His presence to find mercy, salvation, and peace. Glory to God in the highest! Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com