The phrase "Love never fails" is dangerous. In the face of crisis, betrayal, misunderstanding, disappointment, or neglect, how can we love in a way that shows constancy and consistency? How can we keep from falling down on the job?
Well, without the help of God, that would indeed be a dangerous venture. We can't love without Him.
Pastor Benji mentioned First John chapter 4, and that chapter contains many wonderful and encouraging words. In it, we are reminded that it is God who equips us with His love, and His life in us enables us to express love to others. Let's take some time today to think about some verses from this chapter, and to find encouragement for our souls.
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God." (First John 4:7)
"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." (First John 4:10)
"No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us." (First John 4:12)
"We love because he first loved us." (First John 4:19)
In the safety of God's amazing love, we too can love... with a love that never fails.
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