Monday 27th April 2026
TOPIC: THE PRINCIPLE AND POWER OF LOVE
SCRIPTURE: And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. Luke 10:27
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: What you give to others determines what God will give to you in this life and in the life to come
Love is the Nature and Character of God. According to 1 John 4:8, God is love. Now, if God is love and, in the beginning, God created the earth, it means love created the earth. That means the earth was created by love and so, it is meant to be operated by love.
If God is love and God made man in His Image, it means man was created in the image and likeness of love. Man was created to exist and function in love as a loving being.
The life of man on earth is malfunctioning because of man’s attempt to function outside love, his creative format. When you realize the level of wickedness and lovelessness, you will understand why life on earth is malfunctioning.
The story of the good Samaritan shows this clearly. The priest passed, looking the other way. The Levite also passed, looking away. But the Samaritan had compassion on the wounded man. He came down from his beast, bound his wounds, poured in oil and wine, set the man on his own beast, brought him to an inn, took care of him and paid the bill – Luke 10:30–36
Now, what is love all about?
- Love is about treating others how you would love to be treated.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12
- Love is about possessing a healthy consideration for the feelings, emotions and hurt of others.You put feelings of others into consideration.
- Love is about the maintenance of goodwill and kind-heartedness towards others.
Goodwill implies wishing people well.
What you don’t celebrate, you will never attract. Anywhere you see good things, be happy with them.
- Love is about adding to the joy and fulfillment in the lives of others.
A person walking in love is a major joy contributor.
Ask yourself: am I contributing to the joy of those around me? Am I contributing to their sorrow? What you give to others determines what God will give to you in this life and in the life to come.
- Love is about making a positive difference in the lives of others.
The purpose of contact is impact, meaningful positive impact.
Something became positively different because of you. The question is: what difference are you making? Is it positive or negative?
- Love is about doing good for others without expecting anything in return.
When you do things for people because of what they can pay you, that is not love in action, that is business transaction. Love is about doing things for people who are in no position to do anything for you in return.
Beloved, you can interrupt your schedule. Just to assist someone. The Samaritan slowed down. Pay attention to someone in need of your comfort, love and goodwill today.
Remember This: What you give to others determines what God will give to you in this life and in the life to come.
ASSIGNMENT(S)
- Decide to treat others how you would love to be treated in every situation.
- Interrupt your schedule this week to pay attention to someone in need and make a positive difference in their life.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for loving me unconditionally. Help me, to extend your love to others Lord, in Jesus Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING GET THE MESSAGE: THE PRINCIPLE AND POWER OF LOVE. By Dr. Paul Enenche
QUOTE: Do not ignore the voice of your heart or your conscience. Respect your inner voice. Culled from the book: Road Marks to Destiny By Dr. Paul Enenche
DAILY BIBLE READING: Job 7-9
AMAZING FACT: The brain is made up of approximately 75% water.
PROPHECTIC DECLARATION/WORD: The Lord en-grace you to walk in love in Jesus’ Name.