Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The Greatest Love of All

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.  1 Corinthians 13:13

How can you have a great love with someone you have neither seen nor touched?  You just feel a connection to them. We have read many stories and lessons throughout the Bible, and marvel at the many wise and incredible people in it.  However, the truth is the main story of the Bible is about the most basic fundamental thing; love.  It is about God’s love for His people.  Yes, many of us fear the word and some people either misuse or overuse it.  But real love is God inspired, and it is by far the greatest love of all.  So, how can you know how great is the love God has for us?

The answer is for you to simply look at where you are today.  Yes, there are others who may be in a better situation or have more things, and there are people who may be more popular, have more distinguished titles, or even be more admired by others.  But you are here at this moment for a reason, and God desires for you to know how special and precious you are.  You matter to Him more than anyone or anything, and His love for you is your first true love.  It is unconditional, unlimited, and boundless.  When you are alone, you feel it, and when lost in the crowd, it is distinguished above all others.  Many do not understand it, and if you are like me, you might even feel you do not deserve it.  But it is there with every breath we take.  And it never ever fails!


Our lives as Christians have the simple foundation that we love God and our neighbors completely.  Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)  Then, He laid His life out on the cross for all so that we could have eternal life.  That is how great a love God has for us. It’s a love that tells a woman without a child they can be a mother of thousands and a depressed teen dad that He can carry Him far beyond his circumstances.  No matter where you are in your journey, take a moment to feel the love God has for you.  Then, share it with others.  My prayer is that we acknowledge God’s love for us; the greatest love of all.  Amen.

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