And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
(1 CORINTHIANS 13:2 AMP)
Praise be to God for this beautiful day, may the joy of His presence be our strength. Experience His peace.
Thanks be to for the various gifts He has blessed His church with. The gifts of prophecy, understanding of mysteries and possession of knowledge. The gift of Faith is another big one! These are powerful and important to the church.
The focus however of Apostle Paul in this morning’s scripture is that all these gifts of God thrive on LOVE! Where Love is absent how effectively do we operate in these gifts? Who do we minister to where love is absent? If we don’t care about OTHERS, how do we reach out to them and prophesy to them, speak mysteries to etc?. LOVE indeed is the Greatest (1 Cor 13:13).
May the true love of God reign in our hearts and minds and be the basis for all that we do in the Lord. May it guide and order our steps in our daily walk with the Lord. Love someone today, Love always, for without Love we are nothing! God bless us all. Amen.
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