This devotional was written by Chloee Jean.
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” 1 John 4:16
Love is patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, is not proud. Love isn’t dishonoring, not self-seeking, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
If there’s one thing God has been teaching me about love the past couple of weeks, it’s this: love is vulnerable. Love is open to others and doesn’t hide. If love hid and didn’t share the deepest parts of oneself, I don’t think Jesus would have come in the first place.
Jesus came down as a baby, a vulnerable baby, into a dark world. Jesus, as He grew older, made His love known to others. He didn’t hide, especially when He knew He was going to be persecuted. God is love. Jesus is love. That is the example of love we are to be a reflection of.
Friend, I encourage you to be love. Be the kind of love that God has shown to us through His Son, Jesus. Be the kind of love that isn’t afraid to be itself. Be the kind of love that is open and, when the time calls for it, is vulnerable to the right people. Once you step into that kind of love, watch and see what God is going to do in you and through you.
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Chloee Jean is a youth leader, a Podcaster, a Digital Creator, Worship Leader, Social Media Manager, and a firm believer in Christ. She was born and raised in a Christian home and spent her days as a little girl singing songs, playing around on the piano, and drawing with her crayons. After years of hardships and trials, Chloee found escape in her music and writing her own lyrics. She pursued a Worship Leader certificate at Bethel Music’s Worship School. When she completed her course, she led worship with her sister, Aliseea, at a small youth group they were both currently serving in. After they both stepped down from that role and during 2020’s pandemic, Chloee started her own podcast called W.O.W and small business, Simply by Chloee Jean. She now finds joy in speaking God’s Word, singing about it occasionally with her sister, and creating digital designs to point others back to God and His Word. When Chloee isn’t designing or podcasting, she spends quality time with her family by having game nights, a movie marathon, or even jamming out to some worship songs. To find her on social media, check out her Instagram page!