What sets you apart?

I've heard it said in some places shepherds mark their flocks with spray paint so they can readily tell them apart when the herds mix. One rancher went so far as to dye the wool of their flock pink so that they really stood out from the rest.

Which begs a question... as we consider the Power of Being 1- what sets you apart from the rest?

John the Apostle said the most telling characteristic for Christians should be our Love for Others.

Consider the verse for this week (actually go ahead and memorize it). Since God has SO loved you, you also ought to LOVE OTHERS. Pretty straight forward. Seems simple but oh so hard to pull off right?

The way a fish ought to swim in water or a bird fly through the air or lemons ought to be sour or trumpets meant to sound, you and I as followers of Jesus are to love. Love means to want the best for others and then to act when it's within my power to do so.

Love Does. This is how we know that God loves us, John says, in that Jesus came for us and offered Himself a sacrifice for our sin (I John 4:9-10).

Valentines Day is Friday. People will express their love for others through BOTH words and actions.

Who needs to know you care this week? Who can you show love to by slowing down to listen? Who in your world needs to know you believe in them?

It's been said there are only two types of people in the world... Those who enter a room and say "Here I am!". vs those who say "There you are." There are those who want to be served and those who look to serve. Those who say "Let me tell you a little about who I am" vs those who say "Tell me a little about yourself".

Brothers & Sisters, Jesus calls us to Love Others. This is what will set us apart!
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See You Sunday,
Pastor Mike

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