February 2013
(Note: Pastor's Pen is published on a monthly basis)
What Is Love?
Henry Ward Beecher wrote, “We never know how much one loves
till we know how much he is willing to endure and suffer for us; and it is the
suffering element that measures love. The characters that are great must, of
necessity, be characters that shall be willing, patient and strong to endure for
others. To hold our nature in the willing service of another is the divine ideal
of manhood of the human character.”
John the beloved said, “Brethren let us love one another for love is of God.”
February has been chosen as the month of love. It is a time set aside to express
love to those close to us. The definition in the 13th chapter of I Corinthians
outlines love or charity clearly for our understanding. Without the type of love
mentioned in this book, little else is important. Although a person might have
great abilities, if they do not possess love, the chapter indicates they are
like a clanging cymbal out of tune. It also explains how a person with love
sounds and feels. Have you read the “Love Chapter” lately? It would be good to
read it over and over during the month of February and put it into practice.
The fragrance of Christmas and the love God showered upon us by sending His Son
for the sins of mankind should linger throughout the months of January and
February and be demonstrated in our actions. Let’s continue our giving by doing
extra at home, at work and church that bring peace and joy. Show love to others
in a tangible way in the month ahead, which is a good start to a better future
in stewardship.
Husbands love your wives-wives love your husbands and children – children obey
your parents as indicated in the Scriptures. Let’s have a great revival of love
and harmony in our homes and in the body of Christ in 2013. Northwest love one
another as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. That is love!
Love and prayers,
~ Pastor Roberts
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