These are three things that will endure -
faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians
13:13. If I have not love, I am of no value. There are fifteen
things said about love, but one sentence sums up its whole nature: "It does
not demand its own way" (verse 5). And again: "Love will last
forever" (verse 8). Prophecies, unknown languages, and knowledge shall
vanish away. Even faith and hope shall be changed into sight. But love lasts
forever. "Love does not demand its own way." Think and pray about
this. "Love will last forever." Consider all that means. "The
greatest of these is love." Let this love rule in your life.
God is love. "God is love, and all who
live in love live in God, and God lives in them" (1 John 4:16
). Let your heart be filled with love so that, by God's almighty power, you may
be a witness to the transforming power of love. Then you will be a blessing to
all around you.
The love of Christ is the basis not only of
our salvation but also of our daily life and conduct. Jesus clearly says:
"Do as I have done to you." The love of Christ is my only hope of
salvation. Walking in that love is the way to enjoy that salvation.
"Follow God's example in everything
you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love for
others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a
sacrifice to take away your sins" (Ephesians 5:1 - 2 ). Paul reminds
us that love is everything. Christ loved us so much He died on the cross so we
could be God's dear children. It follows that we should walk in love. Those who
keep close to Christ will walk in love.
"Since God chose you to be the holy
people whom he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy. . .
.You must make allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who
offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. And
the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds
us all together in perfect harmony" (Colossians 3:12 - 14 ). As we
walk in fellowship with Him, we are given strength to be like Him!
We must have a burning desire to receive
this heavenly love into our hearts - a love that is holy and can conquer sin
and unbelief. When we gain an insight into what God's Word is - a living power
in our hearts - we will be filled with the love of God by the Holy Spirit,
living and working within us.
Live a life filled with love for others,
following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice
to take away your sins. Ephesians 5:2
Love worthy of the name manifests itself in
a life of continual self-sacrifice. Love gives strength to endure, whatever the
circumstances. Loving others may mean tears, heartache, and much persevering in
prayer; but love overcomes all obstacles
Do you long to know the love of Christ in
all its fullness? Then yield yourself to Him. Think of yourself as a channel
through which the highest love can reach its aim. Begin to suffer with and
intercede for those around you. Eventually you will realize what this life of
love is: to live wholly for the welfare and happiness of others.
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