And now abides faith hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love -1 Cor. 13:13.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). This faith starts or comes by hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17).
Having hope in God's promises for us is not wishful thinking but a sure hope built on Jesus Christ our sure foundation for fulfillment of these promises. They are sure. Our only hope is that we ourselves don't do something to delay or deny the fulfillment of these promises in our lives.
The greatest of faith, hope and love, is love. For without love everything is meaningless. Fulfillment of God's purpose is based on our love. Our love endures long, is patient and kind. Our love should never be envious, nor boil over with jealousy, is not boastful nor vainglorious and does not display itself haughtily.
Our love is not conceited, is not rude, does not act unbecomingly, does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self seeking, touchy, fretful or resentful. Our love should take no account of evil done to it, not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness but rejoice when right and truth prevails.
Our love should bear up under anything that comes, be ever ready to believe the best of every person. Its hopes should be fadeless under all circumstances and endure everything without weakening. Our love should never fail.
Prayer: Lord please help us to have an unfailing love. Amen.
Encouragement: Have faith hope and love. And increase each with having love as the most important virtue.
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