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John 3:16 - Love Languages.

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, 
that he gave his only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have 
everlasting life. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The five love languages developed by Gary 
Chapman explain how we give and receive love. For 
instance, my primary love language is acts of service. 
I often express love by doing practical things 
for people. I'll bake brownies or muffins, for 
instance, and give them to our marina friends. 
Similarly, I feel most valued when someone does an act 
of service for me. 
   My husband's love languages are quality 
time and physical touch. For years, I thought I 
was showing him love by baking his favorite 
cookies, cooking healthy meals, and packing his 
lunches. In reality, he wished I would spend less 
time in the kitchen and, instead, join him on the 
couch to snuggle together and watch a movie. We 
laughed when we finally figured out the disconnect, 
and I've since learned to speak his love 
languages more effectively. 
   Jesus understands our unique bents. He 
also knows the universal need for people to feel 
loved, so He assumed human form to communicate with 
us in a language understandable to all. He 
taught the message of unselfishness, forgiveness, 
and eternal life through the spoken word, and 
then He demonstrated it through His life, death, 
and resurrection. He did the hardest thing ever 
when He gave up His rights as God, humbled 
Himself to become a servant, and died a shameful 
death for our sake. Jesus's love language 
supersedes all others, wouldn't you agree? Grace Fox 
   Faith Step: The five love languages are 
acts of service, gifts, quality time, physical 
touch, and words of affirmation. Identify yours and 
those that apply to the people closest to you. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2023 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

John 3:16 - LOVE SUPREME!

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211206-0816.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210328-1057.html 

John 13:34, 35 - The Distinguishing Mark of 
a Christian. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200831-1501.html 

John 15:12 - It's More About Love.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221128-0854.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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