May 4, 2022

Love deeply…

The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:7-8)

Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. (MSG)

 

If you are determined to love deeply you cannot really fail in our walk together. You do not have to have every answer, nor do you have to impress the people around you, for your love makes up for practically anything. I want you to move away from thinking “how can I answer this?” to a default position of “how can I love deeply in this interaction?” loving deeply, not winning the argument must be your goal if you want your life to resemble Jesus. This is what it means to be an end-times Christian: not a person who holds a sign or hoards food and supplies, but one who is alertly praying and loving as though your life depended on it.

— May 4, 2022