Agape

Agape love. The pinnacle and the foundation of everything. Without it nothing makes sense. This is not a feeling towards the person you are loving but it is a strong commitment that will not let go until that person understands, receives and prospers from the purpose of your love. It is the highest form, of sacrificial commitment love. The cross is how God demonstrated Agape to the world.

In calling us to draw near with boldness the author gives 3 more instructions that will enable us to do just that.

Make sure you we are all holding on to what we have believed and confessed.

Secondly, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10 v 24)

2. Make sure we are all living a life of Agape

Keep an eye on one another. That’s what is needed then and now. Not negatively, not with a critical eye highlighting failings, but to spur each other on. This is not that the pastor is teaching the church to love and to do good. But rather we all are encouraging one another. Love will not just happen we have to work at it, we have to stand for it and defend it. This agape is the highest form of love. It is the agape that God has for us and the expectation that we should have for each other. We love each other how God loves us. It isn’t easy. That is why we need to think of ways to spur each other on. People can be difficult. However agape isn’t based on what we get back in return. We show kindness, speak kindness, respond kindly, we agape every person we come into contact with. Why? Because He first showed agape to us.

How is it seen? Through good works. Agape is seen through acts of kindness. Not holding back but freely, generously, sacrificially helping, blessing and honouring others above yourself.