Seize the Moment – Day 550
Today’s hymn focus will be
“The Bond of Love”
1 John 3:18-19(NLT)
“ Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God.”
Otis Skillings grew up playing the piano in his father’s church. But his life was changed when he was asked to play for the Dayton Youth for Christ gatherings. He would go on to write thousands of songs during his lifetime and travel the world as a music missionary. But this simple hymn was the one he was best known for, expressing our oneness in Christ in such a unique way that is so compelling and timeless. During his travels, he would often find people in other countries singing this song in their native language.
We need to wake up, church, and remember that the world will know that we are Christians by our love. Our actions speak so much louder than our words!
YOUTUBE:
The Bond of Love
Verse 1
Love thro’ Christ has brought us together,
Making our hearts as one.
By God’s Spirit we are united,
One thro’ His blessed Son.
Chorus
We are one in the bond of love,
We are one in the bond of love,
We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God,
We are one in the bond of love.
Verse 2
Now, dear Lord, we join in worship;
Thank you for all you’ve done.
Thank You for this love You gave us;
Thank you for making us one.