February 2014
(Note: Pastor's Pen is published on a monthly basis)
Love and Faith
are Kin
I Corinthians Chapter 13
Smith Wigglesworth writes, “Imagine a young man and woman who have fallen in
love. In a short while, there is a strong love for each other. What is a heart
of love? It is a heart of faith. Faith and love are kin. In the measure that the
young man and young woman love one another, they are true. One may go North and
the other South, but because of their love, they will be faithful to one
another.”
I believe it is the same love, deep love that we have for Jesus Christ when we
receive Him as our personal Savior. No matter where we go, what we do, whatever
the circumstances in our life nothing can separate us from that love of God and
commitment to Him. We cannot doubt in our hearts. As we read the Word of God and
believe in His promises we are made partakers of His will, His way and His life.
We are His Bride and Jesus is our Bridegroom. It is impossible to comprehend the
Love of God without that measure of faith He has imparted to us. It was the love
of God that brought Jesus to us and the revelation of His Word that keeps our
relationship strong. Have you read your love letters lately? They are written
from our Bridegroom to us with love. Whenever you love someone with a love that
is true it is unselfish, giving, forgiving, it gives you strength when you are
weak, encouragement when you are discouraged, is there for you when you are sick
because love never fails. Take time this month to fall in love with Jesus all
over again.
Husbands love your wives-wives love your husbands and children – children obey
your parents. Let’s have a revival of love and harmony in the body of Christ in
2014 and let it begin in our homes. 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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