Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-8″If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothingLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self- seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away“

Many people have limited love to a “good feeling”, others have limited it to “merry making” but these are just side attractions when compared to the love that God expects us to walk in. In fact, love goes beyond feelings. It is living out the nature of God in you to a brother or sister. This is what will result in the deeds of kindness, patience, forgiveness, and giving.

As a Christian, this deposit of love is in you. The Bible says, the Love of God is shared abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5).

You see, love is such a great and priceless virtue. It is highly esteemed above being gifted. It is highly esteemed above just sacrificing or giving out things to people. God wants you to make love your language and deed. And just as people put premium on the gifts they have and do everything possible to grow it, you must also make every effort to do same.

The Bible says love never fails, and it also abides forever. Never be discouraged to walk in love. Always know that when all is said and done, love wins.

Read: John 13:34 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another”