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July 25, 2016

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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.

New International Version (NIV)

What is love? Poets have tried to define it over the centuries. Who can forget Browning's words, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."

Paul writes about love in the context of his discussion of spiritual gifts. Have you noticed that the gifts of the Holy Spirit without the fruit of the Holy Spirit leave us empty. What if we could preach and believe and give but did all of these without loving others. Not good!

Christ himself embodies Paul's description of love. Jesus was patient and kind. Thankfully he keeps no record of our wrongs so we can forgive. Jesus protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. He never fails. Have you noticed that people who have been loved know how to love each other? We are loved fiercely and beautifully by our gracious God. So, let us love... as he has loved us.

Pray with me:
Gracious God, you are a good, good Father. That's who you are. And we are loved by you. That's who we are. Now that we know we are loved, help us to take the risk of loving others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Scripture reading for today:

1 Corinthians 13

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