A Love Worth Giving
I am ‘re-reading’ a book/study I read several years ago. It is called “A Love Worth Giving” by Max Lucado. Max Lucado picks 1 Corinthians 13 totally apart. He wrote 16 chapters about 13 verses! I call that ‘picking-apart’. But I digress…
Max Lucado actually starts the journey through 1 Corinthians 13 with a very important message. The message of love and forgiveness. Jesus’ love for sinners.
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven – for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” ~ Luke 7:47 (ESV)
You see, we try to love out of our own ‘power’. But without the help of Jesus, we can’t. He loved us so much that He gave His life for all sinners. In order for us to love and forgive others, we have to live a life loved. We have to acknowledge that our sins are forgiven–once and for all. We have to live and believe the 7:47 principle.
‘In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.’ ~ 1 John 4:9-10 (ESV)
I for one, am thirsty for God’s love. I want to drink it up every single day. He loves me despite my sins; He loves me despite my faults. I don’t have to clean up before I approach the throne of grace. How about you?
Lord of Heaven and Earth. I thank you this morning for your unconditional love. I too come before you, just like the uninvited guest of Simon, washing your feet with my tears. Your love for me is indescribable. I love you Lord, with everything I have. In Jesus’ precious name ~ Amen.
Good Word today and definetly something to think about if we are having trouble loving someone. Love begins with God.
Yes, Laurie, sometimes it is hard to love some people, but God calls us to do it anyway…with His help.
Amen to that prayer. Sounds like an awesome book, Iris. Btw, I love your photo.
It is a great book. I think it was actually the first book I bought from Max Lucado. It is quiet old, but still relevant. Thank you for the kind words about my image.