A Lesson For Us

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3, NKJV).

Friends, love is the key for what truly matters in life. We love God because He first loved us and created us for fellowship with Him (1 John 4:19; Genesis 1:27; Colossians 3:10). Because we love the Lord, we want to do everything we can to please Him. In fact, Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments (John 14:15). We want our love for Christ shining through our words and actions so the world can see Jesus (Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 5:20).

What a difference we can make for the kingdom, when we love God, love the brethren, and love our fellow man. People will notice we truly are a “peculiar people” (Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9 KJV). We love even when we are not loved in return. We respond in kindness, not in hatred. We do not partake in drinking alcoholic beverages, going to night clubs, or dances. Filthy words do not leave our lips and our goal is not pleasure for ourselves but serving the almighty God.

It is time for us to stand up and be counted as those who love God despite the costs (Luke 14:27-29). Let us stop micromanaging and take people where they are and not where we think they should be. Let us love them, study God’s word with them, and encourage them. Let us work to bring the lost to Jesus and strengthen our brethren who are discouraged. Let us rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15).

Where are you today dear friend? We are here to help you! You matter to us because we care for you. If you need help, want to study God’s word, need prayer, or desire an in-home visit, please contact us at 318-547-8565. May God bless you and yours as we seek the Lord and His will.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis