CHAPTER NINETEEN: Remain in God's Love

What does it mean to love God?

How can we remain in God's love?

How will Jehovah reward those who remain in his love?


PICTURE yourself walking along a road on a stormy day. The sky becomes darker. Lightning starts to flash, thunder booms, then rain falls in torrents. You hurry along desperately looking for refuge. There, by the roadside, yous ee a shelter. It is sturdy, dry, and inviting. How you value that safe place! 

We are living in stormy times. World conditions are going from bad to worse. But there is a secure shelter, a refuge that can keep us safe from permanent harm. What is it? Note what the Bible teaches: "I will say to Jehovah:  'You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God, in whom I will trust." -Psalm 91:2. 

Imagine that! Jehovah, the Creator and Sovereign of the universe, can be our protective refuse. He can keep us safe, for he is far more powerful than anyone or anything that may come against us.  Even if we are harmed, Jehovah can undo all the bad effects.  How can be make Jehovah our refuge?  We need to trust in him. Furthermore, God's Word urges us: "Keep yourselves in God's love." (Jude 21) Yes, we need to remain in God's love, maintaining a loving bond with our heavenly Father. Then we may rest assured that he is our refuge. But how can we form such a bond.?

Next time: Remain in God's Love/RECOGNIZED AND RESPOND TO GOD'S LOVE

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?