Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never ends…13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13.4-8, 13)
On a cold February afternoon we all need something to get our blood pumping, so here is a great song by Mercy Me entitled “Greater.”
One of my greatest joys each year comes on Christmas day. My son runs into my room, jumps on top of me, and says, “Dad! Get up! It’s Christmas morning! Let’s open the presents!” He is so excited to play with his new toys without even knowing what they are.
After opening every present, he systematically begins to spend time experiencing the joys each gift provides. By the end of the day he has played with every toy and has begun to go back for a second round of fun. Would you believe that in ten years he has never left a present unwrapped under the tree? He opens every gift with great anticipation of all the enjoyment he will have for days, weeks, and months to come.
God’s love is a gift He offers each of us. When we receive His gift of love and begin to unwrap it, we will find within many other gifts which reveal something special about His great love for us.
In this week’s sermon, “Love is a Gift,” we will unwrap a few of the various gifts found within the love of God.
To listen to “Love is a Gift” follow this link: Listen online
Have you ever wondered if you will ever find something in life that makes you happy? What is it that will fill the void in your life? Is there anything that can bring lasting joy, fulfillment, or contentment?
To find what your heart is searching for, listen to this week’s message, “Love is the Solution.”
Bob Pittenger 