First Love

In Revelation Two, Jesus accused the busy, separated, sacrificing church of Ephesus of abandoning their first love. Their works, labor, and patience were not motivated by a love for Christ.

What is "first love"? Its the devotion to Christ that so often characterizes the new believer -- fervent, personal, excited, and telling others. Its the "honeymoon love". 

"First love" can be restored. First, we must remember (literally keep on remembering) what we have lost and cultivate a desire to regain that close communication once again. 

Then we must repent -- change our minds -- and confess our sins to The Lord. We must restore the original fellowship that was broken by our sin and neglect. For the believer, this means prayer, Bible reading and meditation, obedient service, and worship.