Scripture: "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." (13:8)
Observation: After writing about the different spiritual gifts that God has given to member of the church, each of them essential and each of them given for a particular reason in support of God's purposes, Paul tells us that these things will pass away. And Paul tells us that Christian actions, whether utilizing spiritual gifts or not, are worthless if not done in love. Love is the glue that is needed to hold the church together. No matter what gifts different Christians have, we all share in God's love and we are all expected to be loving to one another.
Application: When I look at the description of love (patient, kind, not easily angered, keeping no record of wrongs...) I see that it is only partially fulfilled in me (at best). I see that I have a long way to go. But I have been given love through the Holy Spirit, and I am supposed to use it.
Prayer: God of love, please fill me with your love. Make me more able each day to love the way you love.
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