5-Day Devotional: God Is Love. 1 John 4:7-19 KJV This lesson from 1 John 4:7–19 reveals one of the most powerful truths about God: God is love. Love is not just something God shows—it is who He is. Every expression of true love originates from Him, and those who truly know God will reflect that love in their lives. The passage teaches that love is evidence of a genuine relationship with God. Those who are born of God will love others, while a lack of love reveals a lack of knowing Him. God demonstrated His love in the greatest way possible—by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the sacrifice for our sins. This reminds us that love is not based on our actions toward God, but on His love toward us first.Because God loved us so deeply, we are called to love one another. When we do, His presence is made visible through us, and His love is perfected in our lives. Through the Holy Spirit, we are assured that we dwell in Him, and He in us.
This love also brings confidence and removes fear. Perfect love casts out fear, giving us boldness even in the face of judgment. We no longer live in fear of condemnation, but in the security of God’s love. We love others because God first loved us, and His love in us should be seen through us.