Living the Pattern of Love
Preacher: The Rev. Logan Hurst
Scripture: John 16:12-15
The Trinity isn’t just a doctrine to memorize. It’s a relationship to enter.
Jesus speaks of the Spirit who declares what he hears from the Son, who shares what he has received from the Father. It’s a divine community marked by joy, generosity, and mutual love—not competition or control. Not one voice overshadowing the others, but a shared life of self-giving.
And the miracle is this: we are invited in.
The Trinity reveals that we are made not for isolation but for communion. We were created to be drawn into God’s own life—welcomed into the divine dance. That means community isn’t just something we endure or occasionally attend. It’s the very shape of who we are.
Fatherhood, friendship, the Church—each of these are spaces where we can practice this kind of love. The kind that listens more than it speaks. That forgives when it could hold a grudge. That gives without seeking applause.
And when we fail—as we all do—the Spirit still leads, the Son still walks beside us, and the Father still delights in drawing us near.
God is love. And love, real love, is always relational. Always shared. Always moving outward.
Reflection Questions
Where in your life do you most feel the invitation to deeper community?
What keeps you from leaning in to relationships that require vulnerability and grace?
How might your understanding of the Trinity shape how you listen, serve, or forgive this week?
Is there someone you’re being called to welcome, include, or re-engage in love?
Where do you need to hear again that you are wanted, welcomed, and woven into the life of God?
