NEWS Put on Love
I had a conversation this morning with a loved-one about how to deal with a broken personal relationship. Feelings were hurt and I sensed a broken heart. What should she do now? What course of action should she take?
I closed my eyes for a moment, I searched my heart for the right words, and gently said: I would do what Jesus would do. I would take the high road. I would love with all my heart. If you did anything wrong, ask for forgiveness. Let your loving heart shine in the darkness.
As I finished the conversation and walked into my office, I asked the Lord to provide me with guidance on whether my counsel was wise. The Spirit led me to Colassians, Chapter 3, where I read:
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:12-15)
There are many lovely passages in the Bible, but Colassians 3:12-15 has to rank as one of the greatest of all. Can you imagine a world where hearts followed the Spirit in this manner? It would be heavenly.
May you put on love and may the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
Agape,
Steve
I closed my eyes for a moment, I searched my heart for the right words, and gently said: I would do what Jesus would do. I would take the high road. I would love with all my heart. If you did anything wrong, ask for forgiveness. Let your loving heart shine in the darkness.
As I finished the conversation and walked into my office, I asked the Lord to provide me with guidance on whether my counsel was wise. The Spirit led me to Colassians, Chapter 3, where I read:
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:12-15)
There are many lovely passages in the Bible, but Colassians 3:12-15 has to rank as one of the greatest of all. Can you imagine a world where hearts followed the Spirit in this manner? It would be heavenly.
May you put on love and may the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
Agape,
Steve
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