AUTHENTIC LOVE!

1 Corinthians 13:4 – Devotional

1 Corinthians 13:4

“True love suffers long and is kind; it does not envy; it does not parade itself; and is not all puffed up.”

Perhaps you have read or heard the parody of a love-sick boy sending a message to his sweetheart. He told her that he would climb the highest mountain just to be able to see her face. He would swim the widest river to capture a glimpse of her. He would fight the fiercest beast to be able to hold her hand. He closed his passionate message by saying; “I will come and see you on Friday – – if it doesn’t rain!”

Oops! Something is wrong here isn’t there? His words of love were not consistent with his actions. That silly illustration may bring a smile, but it should also be a reminder that our promises to God are frequently all too similar.

It is good to make promises to God, but He knows our heart and sees our true intent. The Lord wants us to trust Him completely and demonstrate that love by trusting Him at all times and in all things.

The Lord has done more for us than these weak minds of ours can ever grasp. We need to respond to His love by loving Him with all our heart and doing His will for us. Authentic love for God is seeking His will and doing it!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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