1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love Always Protects.
1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) It always protects,
always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Genesis 3:21 has been called the first
gospel sermon. Preached not by preachers, but by
God himself. Not with words, but with symbol and
action.
The LORD God made clothes from animal
skins for the man and his wife and dressed them
(Gen. 3:21).
God covers them. He protects them.
Love always protects.
Hasnt he done the same for us? We eat
our share of forbidden fruit. We say what we
shouldnt say. Go where we shouldnt go. Pluck fruit
from trees we shouldnt touch.
So what does God do? Exactly what he did
for our parents in the garden. He sheds innocent
blood. He offers the life of his Son. And from the
scene of the sacrifice the Father takes a robe -
not the skin of an animal - but the robe of
righteousness. And does he throw it in our direction and
tell us to shape up? No, he dresses us himself.
He dresses us with himself. You were all
baptized into Christ, and so you were all clothed
with Christ (Gal. 3:26"27).
God has clothed us. He protects us with a
cloak of love. Can you look back over your life
and see instances of Gods protection? I can
too. My junior year in college I was fascinated
by a movement of Christians several thousand
miles from my campus. Some of my friends decided
to spend the summer at the movements largest
church and be discipled. When I tried to do the
same, every door closed. Problem after problem
with finances, logistics, and travel.
A second opportunity surfaced: spending a
summer in Brazil. In this case, every door I
knocked on swung open. Two and one half decades
later I see how God protected me. The movement has
become a cult - dangerous and oppressive. Time in
Brazil introduced me to grace - freeing and joyful.
Did God protect me? Does God protect us?
And you? Did he keep you from a bad
relationship? Protect you from the wrong job? Insulate you
from _______________ (you fill in the blank)?
Like hovering birds, so will [the LORD Almighty]
protect Jerusalem (Isa. 31:5 JB). He will
strengthen and protect you (2 Thess. 3:3 NIV). He
will command his angels to guard you (Ps.
91:11 NIV). God protects you with a cloak of love.
[Max Lucado Daily Devotional at maxlucado.com]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
1 Corinthians 13 - The Love Chapter
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070820-1119.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
