Since the beginning of time people have been obsessing over love. We write stories, we sing songs, we go to weddings, we love love. This is something inside of each and every one of us that longs to love and to be loved. You can take the whole of scripture and condense it down into two commands, to love God and to love each other. This is the point of today’s passage: your living flows from you loving. It is impossible to live well and to not love. You can get everything that your heart desires but without love it will all be meaningless.
It is when we love one another that we experience life as it was meant to be. This kind of love is not about surrounding yourself with beautiful people or being in environments where everyone agrees. It is deeper than that. It loves others despite their flaws and forgives even when it hurts. This kind of love is not easy but is the path to a full life.
Reflect
- When was a time that someone showed you undeserved love? How did that affect you.
- What does it look like to love others well in your circumstances?
Respond
Think of 5 people who are going through difficulties and spend some time praying for them today.
