In the Name of Charity

1 Corinthians 16:14- Let all your things be done with charity.



Fro our verse today: the Lord wants to emphasize to us the importance of operating in love.

Love does not mean just being kind, compassionate, tolerant, patient, helpful, self sacrifice etc... For all these will be a waste if the recipient person is not helped to grow or prosper by it. What we do may not be liked by the person but if it still helps that person to improve, benefit or grow; it is love. Therefore even rebuking, chastising or pulling up someone can also be out of love.

The main focus should on seeing good results in that person.

Pushing against a wall with whatever efforts or sacrifice is not considered love but foolishness even if it impresses others. But even a word of encouragement in the right direction is better than years of pushing against the wall.

When we see the real fruit of our efforts, there comes a joy in us which strengthens us even further. This helps us grow and increase our love walk.

Today, let us all spend some time in thought, reviewing ourselves and all that we are doing and asking ourselves; IS THIS LOVE?


[Prayer]

Father God, You are love and your every breathe emits love unto all your children. Your patience, your sacrifice, your rebuke, your chastising everything of You shows love. Lord, help us to use the wisdom You have given us as believers in everything we do, so that we show unto others true love

This we ask in Jesus' Name, Amen.