The heart of this section of 1st Corinthians 13 is Security. Protection, trust, and hope are the attributes of love that brings security, and honestly, we are all seeking security in an insecure world. Real love is countercultural and the world is not sure what to do with it. I think all these many biblical references to love is God’s way of saying, “the love I give looks nothing like the love the world offers.” The difference between the two is God’s love costs you nothing and yet the world’s love has a cover charge. Paul says, “there is nothing in this world greater than a genuine, authentic, sacrificial, engaging love whose reach, knows no limits!” At the end of the day, I think God is asking us, “How far will your love reach?” The point is, a love that trusts, and a love that hopes is always anchored in a love that protects. Love always protects. It protects because it knows no other way. The love Paul is talking about is a ‘stand in the gap’ kind of love. Where is God calling you to stand in the gap in love for God’s sake? Join us Sunday as we continue our journey in Real Love.
Sunday Scripture 2 Timothy 2:1-6
