Our Scripture for today is First Corinthians 16: verse 14.
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
Sometimes God’s teaching seems easy. For example, in the 10 Commandments we are told, “Do not murder” and “You shall not covet your neighbors ox or donkey.” (Exodus 20:17). But today’s verse is hard—Do everything in love. The only way to keep that is by having great faith because love isn’t just a warm feeling—love demands action, often requiring deep faith.
For example, think of forgiveness: When we choose to forgive someone who has wounded us deeply, we’re not just expressing love; we’re exercising faith. We trust that God will heal our broken places and that the act of forgiveness with love is best.
This truth becomes especially clear when we encounter difficult people in our lives—that coworker who consistently undermines us, the family member who knows exactly which buttons to push—loving them requires more than good intentions. It requires faith that God works in their lives just as He works in ours. It’s a profound reminder that while love isn’t always the easy choice, it’s always the right choice.
Remember that every act of love, especially the difficult ones, is a testament to our faith. Have faith and do everything in love.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.