Devotion:
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a.
Love is . . . there are numerous phrases that complete this sentence. Love is blind. Love is never having to say I’m sorry. Love is a many splendored thing. Love is something we struggle to define and to experience. However, in this passage of scripture there is no confusion as to what love is. Love is patient, kind, not jealous, boastful, prideful or rude. It does not demand its own way or keep a record of wrongs. Love isn’t happy about injustice and rejoices when truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith; it hopes and endures through every circumstance.
These verses define the type of love that is to be the core of all relationships for followers of Christ. This is a tall order! This kind of love is directed outward toward others. It is totally unselfish! Only with the help of the Holy Spirit will we be able to set aside our own agendas to truly love the way God loves us.
Personal Worship Option:
Which of these expressions of love do you do well? Which need work? Open your heart to the Spirit’s leading as you commit to grow in love.
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