1 Corinthians 13:6-7 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. New International Version (NIV)
For the past few days we've been considering "keeping watch", first how God is continually keeping watch over us, secondly how we as His children keep watch to see, to be aware of what He is doing around us and in our lives.
In our small group last night we were talking about how the marriage relationship has changed us us. One of the areas, a big one, is how we look out for each other, how we think of each others needs and desires, literally "keeping watch" over each other in love. In the same way we trust that God is keeping watch, looking out for us in love we are to do so for others, especially our spouses and family.
Today's verse comes from 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, some of Paul's best known and loved writings. Today I'd like you to read the passage with the thought of "keeping watch" over your spouse and your loved ones - always protecting, always hoping, always persevering , always trusting, while putting up with anything, always looking for what is best.. and that this "keeps on going to the end" (The Message).
May we be thankful that we truly have "someone to watch over me".
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
Follow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
1 Corinthians 13:6The Message (MSG)
3-7 If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
No comments:
Post a Comment