2 John 1:6   ⁶ And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment just as you have heard it from the beginning– you must walk in it.

When we were children we showed our love for our parents by obeying them, helping out where we could, doing our chores without nagging, and being happy and not crabby about doing what they asked.

Our covenant with God is also based on obedience. Jesus kept his side of the covenant by being obedient even though it meant his death. He willingly went to the cross to bring us into a right relationship with God.

We show our love for him by walking according his commandments: to love one another, to lift up the weak, to live a holy life, and to risk being faithful even if it means being uncomfortable. God is keeping his side of the covenant. We, too, must willingly obey not only because he loves us so much, but also because we love him.

Lord, we love you for who you are and because you love us so much. Help us be obedient to show our love. Amen.