Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”
If there is one word to describe the condition of our world it might be the word strife. There is strife between husband and wife, children and parents, sects, denominations, families, nations … the list could go on and on.
Mankind has spoken of peace on earth for thousands of years. The reality, however, is that since the sin of Adam in the garden, strife has existed and will exist until the Prince of Peace appears to bring ultimate resolution to the strife.
It is very easy to become discouraged with the continuing chaos that is the result of strife. Peace treaties and roundtables have always failed to bring about the cessation of strife. There is only one answer and that answer is love.
The only type of love that will bring lasting peace is the love of God. It is not how much we love, but how much He has loved us. In the ugliness of strife and turmoil, a loving heavenly Father demonstrated love to the ultimate degree. As the manifestation of that love, He sent His own Son as our Savior, Jesus the Christ.
If you desire an end to strife within your heart, believe on Jesus — He is the love of God which takes away the sins of the world. His love covers all our sin!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil