Clouds on the Horizon
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. — Matt. 6:34
Standing on the beach, looking inland. It's sunny here, but in the distance, we see dark clouds and lightning. Do we run to the car or stay? Today, we stay, and the storm never arrives. In life, many storms could strike. I can easily imagine they will. Lots never do, and all the worry is wasted.
Now, With Feeling
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⏤ 2 Cor. 9:7
In High School band, we would sight-read a new piece, and it would sound mechanical. Eventually, our band director would say, "Now, with feeling!" Sometimes, we would write that on our music score as a reminder.
Giving the gift of myself (what love is) can be mechanical, too. What might it take to be the kind of person who gives cheerfully, with feeling?
Love is Lord
It has been said that "Jesus is Lord" is a three-word summary of the gospel. If Jesus is God and God is love, it follows that Love is Lord. This is Good News. It can only be good news.
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