1 Peter 4:8-9 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Outside of the presence of the Lord in our lives, the greatest comfort we have in the midst of troubling times is the love and encouragement of fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus put great emphasis on love; our love for God and our love for one another. It is during times of tribulation that our love should shine brightly. When the world and the devils launch their attacks, that is when we are to put love into action more than ever. That is when we are to strive to have unity, exercise forgiveness, and work toward restoring those who stumble and fall away; especially those who get caught up in the web of lies that are put before our eyes every day. One aspect of loving each other is being hospitable toward one another. It is amazing what God can accomplish, in our midst, when we open up the doors of our homes to welcome a hurting brother or sister in Christ. Our homes can be a refuge, in times of trouble, when we allow Jesus to use us and what He has provided to be a blessing to others. The bottom line is that love can be one of our greatest weapons against the evil that seeks to destroy us. Our love for God can shine brightly in this dark world, when we love each other as God commanded. When troubling times arise, rather than focus on our own suffering, let us look outwardly to the suffering of others, and ask God to help us be a blessing and comfort to someone else. If we cast our cares upon Him, because He cares for us; we can then come alongside others and help them carry their burdens. (1 Peter 5:7; Galatians 6:1-2) That, my dear brothers and sisters, is true love.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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