Devotion:
Read 1 Corinthians 13.
One of the best chapters in the whole Bible focuses on the love that Jesus Christ showed us. This is who God is and what God is like and those who are God’s people will constantly grow toward being like this. Love is more important than spiritual gifts, great acts of faith, acts of dedication and sacrifice and miracles. Love makes our actions and gifts useful. People have different gifts and talents but love is available to anyone.
God’s kind of love is directed outward toward others, not inward toward self. It is completely unselfish. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is possible to practice this love only if God helps us. In striving to become more like Christ, we must show more love to others. God IS love - this is what He looks like:
God is patient and kind. God does not envy, doesn’t brag, nor is prideful. God is not rude, is not selfish, and does not get upset with others. God does not count up wrongs that have been done. God is not happy with evil but is happy with the truth. God patiently accepts all things. God always trusts, always hopes, and always remains strong. God never ends.
Personal Worship Option:
This is how God loves. Exercise your love today with each person you encounter.
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