Hey PPN Family,

Have you ever noticed how we never have to teach children how to be selfish? It is something that comes naturally to them, and to all of us, because of sin. We see this in life when a bigger, stronger, kid takes something off the smaller, weaker, one. Or we can see this play out on a global scale when a “Super Power” nation bullies a “Super Powerless” one.

But an amazing miracle happens when we experience God’s love for us. God’s love transforms us from selfish individuals into people who want to bless others.

We see this in Acts 4:32-34 (NIV) where it is recorded that:

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them.

The reason why this community of people were able to live so selflessly, was because they had been so impacted by God’s love and grace for them, that they were empowered to bless others.

It is this amazing love of God that we will celebrate this Easter weekend. As Jesus said in John 15:12-13 (NIV) “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus loves us and He proved it by dying for us so that we could spend eternity with Him in heaven.

Imagine how much better our world would be, if we were all filled with God’s unconditional love and grace. God would give us the power to love others, to share with those in need, to forgive our enemies, and to bless people who needed help.

I pray that this Easter Weekend, God will help us to know how much He really loves us so that we will be empowered to share His love with others.

God bless,

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai