In what ways can we share the vastness of Christ's love with others? The Scripture Setting Ephesians 3:18: “may have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth” Four–Dimensional Love Unpacked • Length – love that stretches from eternity past to eternity future (Jeremiah 31:3) • Width – love wide enough to embrace “people from every tribe and tongue” (Revelation 7:9) • Height – love that lifts us to sit “with Him in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 2:6) • Depth – love that reached into death itself to pull us out (Philippians 2:8) Grasping His Love Personally First • Romans 5:8: Christ loved us “while we were still sinners” • 1 John 3:16: “By this we know love: Jesus laid down His life for us” • The more deeply we receive these truths, the more naturally we overflow to others Sharing His Love in Words • Tell your salvation story—specific ways Jesus’ love rescued you • Speak Scripture: Romans 8:38-39 assures no separation from His love • Offer encouragement seasoned with grace (Ephesians 4:29) rather than criticism Sharing His Love in Deeds • Meet practical needs as the Good Samaritan did (Luke 10:33-35) • Show hospitality—open homes and tables mirror His open heart (Romans 12:13) • Serve quietly; unseen acts still shine (Matthew 6:3-4) Sharing His Love in Community • Forgive quickly, reflecting the cross (Ephesians 4:32) • Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2) so others feel the “width” of His care • Celebrate victories and weep over losses together (Romans 12:15) Living Signposts of His Love • Let kindness mark every interaction (Colossians 3:12) • Pursue purity; holy lives validate holy love (1 Peter 1:15-16) • Radiate joy and hope that invite questions (1 Peter 3:15) Closing Encouragement Christ’s love is vast, but never vague. As we daily remember its length, width, height, and depth, the Spirit empowers us to translate that limitless love into tangible words, deeds, and relationships, so the world can see, feel, and find the Savior who loved us first. |
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