Colossians 3:14 (NKJV) 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Love. It is the bond of perfection. What does that mean?
True love is the love that God teaches us to show one another. This is the kind of love that never fails.
Love based solely on emotions or feelings can fail. And we see this so much in the world around us. Sadly, it has even permeated the church… the body of Christ.
But God has called us to love one another with His love. Because His love isn’t subject to the whims of man. His love lasts and perseveres no matter what comes along.
When we love with His love, it will be a lifelong love that endures every possible trial or hardship. It will never fail or falter.
His love will never involve fear of any kind. There will never be a fear of love leaving. There will never be a fear of harm coming from love that is perfect.
1 John 4:18 (NKJV) 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
We are all frail human beings. We stumble, trip and fall down.
We make mistakes. We make poor choices. But in spite of this, God loves us anyway, every minute of every day.
He has told us to do the same; to love with His love. To lay aside our fickle emotions and desires and love like He loves.
Are we up to the challenge?
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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