The Set-Up:
God demonstrates His love for us as defined in today’s passage. We are called to respond by loving God and loving people with the same love. The challenge comes when we consider loving those who disagree with or differ from us.
While this passage is often read at summer weddings, every Christ-follower needs to read this frequently as a reminder of our high calling to love God and love others in the words so eloquently described for us. While the lack of love will often pull us apart, love has the power to unite and pull us together.
Passage to Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Reflection Questions:
Who tends to get under my skin or draws a negative reaction from me?
What do I need to change in myself in order to love others as God has loved us?
How can I apply these descriptors of love in my life today?
Prayer Idea: Thank God for the kind of love He has shown you. Humbly ask for forgiveness for times when your love has fallen short. Take time to pray for your attitude and actions toward others- especially those who differ with you or even oppose you. Ask God to help your life to reflect the kind of love described in our text.
This devotional was written by Bruce Pfadenhauer.