And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as the only begotten Son from the Father.

 

John 1:14

 

Jesus, the word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us. He came with both grace and truth. He was full of both. Jesus gave grace to people. He accepted them as they were. He accepted Zaccheaeus, Matthew and the woman caught in adultery. He accepted them, but then challenged them to grow. 

 

To love like Jesus means we have to bring both grace and truth to the people around us. Usually, they go in that order. People must feel acceptance first. They must know that we are giving them grace and that we are for them before we can challenge them with the truth. 

 

Pray today to be more like Jesus. Pray for the ability to bring both grace and truth to all your relationships.