Now That We’ve Found Love, What Are We Going to Do With It? – Part I
Love, for the born-again believer, is more than an emotion or a fleeting feeling. It’s embedded in our very DNA. Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille once said that once you discover you have something, you must know what to do with it. Today, we will lay the foundation of understanding love as a part of our spiritual DNA.
When we are born again by God’s Spirit, love becomes a part of our nature and character. Reverend Fort, in his teaching “Enough to Act,” mentioned, “We do not know the effects of living love; we apply the Word and it becomes our natural state.” This profound statement underscores that living in love transforms us into God’s likeness, which is a crucial part of our spiritual DNA.
Let’s start with Genesis 1:26:
Genesis 1:26 (KJV)
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
God’s image means we possess His Spirit. This gift, called holy spirit, makes us like Him. But what is God’s likeness? It refers to His nature. Part of resembling God is to walk and serve one another in love, reflecting His character. This spiritual likeness is ingrained in our DNA, and we bring it forth by applying His Word in our lives.
1 John 4:16 (TPT)
“We have come into an intimate experience with God’s love, and we trust in the love he has for us. God is love! Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them.”
This translation emphasizes the intimate relationship we should have with the Father—more than a weekly ritual, but a daily fellowship. How do we foster this intimacy? By spending time with Him, studying the 66 books of His Word, and allowing His thoughts to become our thoughts, His ways our ways. As Rev. Fort aptly said, a consistent application and relationship with the Father through His Word make His love our natural state.
I found this especially true during my vacation when I spent hours immersed in the Word. It was refreshing and enlightening, allowing me to hear from my Father and align my thoughts with His.
Revelation 3:19 (KJV)
“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”
Love includes discipline and correction. It’s out of love that we reprove one another, helping each other align more closely with God’s Word. When we correct out of love, it’s not from a place of anger but a desire to help others grow.
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
God’s love is proactive and redemptive, even when we are not in fellowship with Him. This is the love we are called to emulate—a love that seeks to restore and reconcile, rooted in the very character of God.
Ephesians 3:14-20 (KJV)
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…”
Being rooted and grounded in love means establishing a firm foundation in God’s love. The adversary will try to push us out of this environment, but we must remain steadfast. Just like plants need soil and water to thrive, we need the Word of God to stay rooted in love.
Cancel culture today is quick to condemn without redemption. True love, however, seeks to restore and bring back into fellowship. When we correct others, it’s with the hope of repentance and change, mirroring God’s redemptive love.
As believers, our natural environment is love. Saturating our minds with the Word of God helps us to emanate His likeness and character in our lives. This foundational understanding of love sets the stage for a life that reflects God’s glory.
2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 (KJV)
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.”
God establishes us as we commit to being rooted and grounded in love. Our actions align with His commands because we love Him and His Word. This alignment helps us to mature and perfect our walk in love.
1 John 5:3 (KJV)
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
Keeping God’s commandments is the essence of walking in His love. His Word is not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to a higher standard of living.
Finally, let’s look at Jude 1:21:
Jude 1:21 (KJV)
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”
It’s our responsibility to stay rooted and grounded in God’s love. By doing so, we navigate life’s challenges with a heart aligned to His will, living out the fullness of our spiritual DNA.
This concludes Part I of our teaching, “Now That We’ve Found Love, What Are We Going to Do With It?” My encouragement to you today is to cultivate that intimate relationship with the Father. Recalibrate, and ensure you are rooted and grounded in His love, ready to act on it daily.