> The two greatest needs we have are to love and to be loved. There are no needs greater than these. However, it is far easier to give love if we have first received it. Receiving love increases our capacity to give it. This is why the words of Apostle John, teaches us all about loving one another in the family of God, and makes sure we realize that we were loved first.
> Before we loved God, God loved us first. That is a great mystery and a great marvel! The great God, who has the universe to rule, stepped down into our world and demonstrated His love for each and every one of us. He did this supremely in the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ, who died in our place at Calvary. If we want to know what love is, let us look at the Cross. If we want to receive that love, let us go to the Cross where our Savior’s arms are open wide. See the lavish and outrageous love of God! Let this love saturate our souls. Let us receive it today! Remember He first loved us. Then let us give that love to others. It is too good to keep to ourselves! — 1 John 4:19