Psalms 4:3 - But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him.
Psalms 149:5 - Let the saints be joyful in glory
John 15:12 – “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
Chaciyd – pronounced ‘khaw-seed' – A Hebrew word for ‘Love’ or ‘Godly’ or ‘Faithful’. Often interchanged with the word ‘saint’ in the Old Testament.
Beloved, I can feel John’s exhortation here. His exhortation, his ‘command’ if you will is to practice ‘love’; to walk in love because Love has come, to walk in light because Light has come. Because you are chosen by Love Himself, you have become ‘love’. Isn’t that interesting? The Hebrew word above is used as an adjective in Psalms 4:3, but as a noun in Psalms 149:5. The inference is that since you are loved by God, who is Love (noun), you are a Saint (noun), you should demonstrate godliness through love (a verb). The verses in this week’s lesson just drip with love. God’s love for you and I. Our love for Him. Our love for his Word. Our love one for another. When the world observes this kind of love among the saints, it is irresistible. Many years ago I was standing in a Church parking lot late one night after an evening service talking to the assistant Pastor. During the conversation he remarked, “Brother Wayne, when the church is on point, people will be drawn in by the Holy Ghost.” Well the conversation continued on and a while later, some guy rides up on a motorcycle. He takes off his helmet, looks at us and says “When does church start?” I learned something about the power of being on one accord that night. Faith works by love. When we walk in love we create an atmosphere, an environment where the Presence of God is manifest. When that happens… Glory!
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