John of Ruysbroeck: Overflowing Love

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May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12

“Now the man who is established in the bonds of love shall dwell in the unity of the Spirit; and he shall go out with enlightened reason and with overflowing love in heaven and on earth; and he shall mark all things with clear discernment; and he shall dispense and distribute all things, out of true generosity, and because of his richness in God.”

John of Ruysbroeck (1293-1381) in The Adornment of Spiritual Marriage, Book 2, Chapter XXXIX.

Today I fly to Dallas to speak at Generosity Dallas tomorrow. I will be joined by a great slate of speakers including my friend and brother, Patrick Johnson of Generous Church. He has produced many great resources, including, Overflow, so this post made me think of him.

John of Ruysbroeck reminds us that our generosity is fueled by the overflowing love of God. We can dispense and distribute abundantly because of God’s generosity toward us. We have enlightened reason, clear discernment, and richness to enjoy and share.

Are you established in the bonds of love and dwelling in the unity of the Spirit? Those who get it, realize they are not the end users of all God provides. He blesses us to be a blessing. God, work through Patrick and me and the other speakers to bless many tomorrow. And may your overflowing love bless all who read this. Amen.