“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!” (Revelation 2:4 NLT).
John’s revelation began with seven letters from Jesus to seven churches. Each letter mentioned something specific to the city in which the church was located. Most of the letters began with a commendation followed by a correction. This was the case with the first letter, which was written to Ephesus. Jesus commended their hard work and endurance, but He warned them that their love for Him had waned. He instructed them to repent and return to Him as their first love.
Don’t you find it amazing that Jesus cares about our love? He commends our service for Him, yet He cares deeply about our affection. Dear believer, do you love Jesus with first priority today?
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You that You first loved us and sent Your Son as an atonement for our sins. We love You because You first loved us. Now, help us to be motivated by that same love. Pour out Your agape love in us through Your Spirit. We want to do all things motivated by our love for Your Son. In Jesus’ name, amen.