Date: February 26, 2024

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to Him be the Glory, Power, and Dominion forever and ever and to the Holy Ghost yet abiding in the body. For February, the weekly messages will focus on the HEART. Jeremiah 17:10 reads, “I, the Lord, search the heart; I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”  

Love in Action: Living the Message 

The attributes of love, as described in 1 Corinthians the 13th chapter, inspire believers to embody these characteristics daily as a manifestation of God’s love. This chapter, defined as the “Love Chapter,” comprehensively depicts love’s true nature. But how do we translate this poetic and profound description into action? How do we live the message of 1 Corinthians 13 daily?

Paul’s Characteristics of Love (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) is more than an admirable list of attributes. It is a blueprint for how we are to interact with others. In John 13:34-35, Jesus reinforced the importance of love in action by giving His followers a new commandment: “…to love one another as He has loved us.” This verse reinforces the importance of love in action. In concurrence, John emphasizes the importance of expressing love in words and actions. “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18)

In closing, the “Love Chapter” is a journey of intentionality and perseverance. As we embody love in our actions, we reflect God’s love to those around us. We can make the essence of God’s love tangible through patience, kindness, humility, and endurance. Love in action is not about grand gestures but often resides in the small, consistent acts of love we extend toward others. Living out these actions shows the transformative power of God’s love and makes it tangible to those around us. It’s not about grand gestures but small, consistent acts of love that reflect God’s love. As we love one another in words and deeds, we become instruments of His grace and light.

Until next week, let us remember, “…with God, all things are possible” Matthew 19:26.

In His Service,

Bishop Dr. Calvin Worthem

General Chief Overseer/Senior Bishop