Notes from the Nightstand: I Corinthians 13:4-8a
Posted by tom | Sep 18, 2009
The second one, is a I Corinthians 13:4-8a bookmark, probably received through a women's ministry.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
Why have we found I Corinthians 13:4-8a such an encouraging text during times of stress?
- God is love. We rest in His love. I John 4 provides more insight regarding who God is and our call to express God's love toward one-another. Note: What a gift to receive the patient, kind, protecting, hopeful, persevering love of God through the people of God during times of distress. To God be the glory!
- Despite the challenges we face, the Spirit continually fills us with the fruit of the Spirit, directed by the Word and the intentions of the Father, transforming us more and more into His children who are part of His complete Body. What an amazing gift to find oneself becoming a little Christ expressing the love of God even when one's frustrated and even toward those who frustrate/anger us. Christ has come. The Kingdom of God has come and will one day reach it's completeness when Christ comes again in full power.
