Walking in Love Changes Everything

Takeaway: Love is about action, not just feelings.

Context

Ephesians is a letter from Paul to the early church in Ephesus. He’s encouraging them to live in a way that reflects Christ's love. This part of the letter focuses on how we can truly embody that love in our daily lives.

Meaning

Walking in love means more than just saying we love someone. It’s about living out that love in real, tangible ways. Paul tells us that Christ showed us what love looks like by sacrificing himself. This isn't just a one-time event. It’s a model for how we interact with others every day. Love involves giving ourselves for the good of others.

When we think about love, it’s easy to focus on warm feelings. But Paul invites us to see love as a choice. It’s a decision to put others first. This might mean offering help to a friend or being patient with someone who frustrates us. We can think of love as an action, not just an emotion.

Live It

• Surprise a neighbor with a homemade treat this week.
• Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Just say hi.
• When you feel annoyed today, take a deep breath and choose to respond with kindness.

Reflect & Pray

Reflect: How can I show love to someone in my life today? What’s one small sacrifice I can make for someone else?
Pray: God, help me to see love as an action. Teach me to walk in love like Christ did. Give me the courage to put others first.