Are Faith, Hope and Love Alive In Us?

“Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13, The Message)

“I’m just a singer of simple songs, I’m not a real political man...but I know Jesus, and I talk to God, and I remember this from when I was young: Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us, and the greatest is love.” (Alan Jackson, in “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?”)

“For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” (Galatians 5:6, New Living Translation)

“Jesus leads us into the heart of the dark kingdom, into the soul of what is most evil. He takes us where mankind has chosen to live. He calls us to where the darkness has made those who wander there desperate for light. He leads us as warriors of light to risk our lives for the deliverance of others. Our own weapons are love, hope and faith, and they are our only defense. Yet we know that they, and only they, liberate us and fulfill the deepest longings of our souls.” (Erwin Raphael McManus, in The Barbarian Way)

Thank you, God, that when we choose to believe in You, hope in You, and give our lives for the sake of loving others in Your name, You equip us with the strength and grace to we need for every step of the journey. And lives are transformed. Lead us, we pray, as we seek to live by faith, hope and love this week. Amen.

Grace & Peace,
Phil