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 https://abible.com/links/