Refinding Our First Love in Christ

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I’m Pastor Michael Chilcott, coming to you from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This podcast exists to proclaim, teach, and explore the Word of God together. Our goal is to provide sound theological and biblical guidance on all things Scripture, helping you grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and your relationship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re seeking answers, encouragement, or a closer walk with God, this podcast is here to help you stay firmly rooted in the truth of God’s Word.

Today we’ll be talking about a topic that I believe is crucial for every Christian, no matter where they are in their walk with Christ—Refinding Our First Love in Christ.

It's so easy, as we go through the busyness of life, to drift away from the intimate love we once had for Christ when we first believed. Today, we will explore why this happens and how we can return to our first love, reigniting that fervor and passion for Jesus. We will look to Scripture for guidance, as God’s Word is our sole source of truth.

The Danger of Losing Our First Love

Let’s start by acknowledging that the Bible warns us about the danger of losing our first love for Christ. In Revelation 2:4-5, Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus:

"But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent."(Revelation 2:4-5, ESV)

Jesus addresses the church and acknowledges their hard work, their perseverance, and their rejection of false teaching. But despite all their commendable actions, they had lost something vital—their first love for Him. And He doesn’t just suggest that they go back to it; He commands it. He tells them to repent and return to the works they did at first.

The danger of losing our first love is not only that we may become cold in our affection for Christ, but also that we may become legalistic. We start doing things out of routine, and before we know it, our faith becomes more about our actions than our relationship with Jesus.

We must ask ourselves, What happened to the joy I had when I first received Christ? Why has my heart grown cold? Let’s take a moment to reflect on our own lives and consider if this is something we’ve experienced.