(Love)
can patiently, quietly continue no matter what happens. It extends trust,
believing each promise and every promise. It hopes fully in every respect (in
God’s promises), so it may endure anything. Love never fails! (I Corinthians
13:7)
The thing about investments is that you
generally want to build for the long-term. What is the asset that you want to
“quietly continue” to grow during your lifetime? Jesus said the new command is
to “love one another (John 13:14).” If that’s the work, the related asset
certainly is human relationships. So, the equation for building that long-term
value would be:
Rich
Relationships = My Love + My Trust + My Hope
Paul begins with love, but he is telling his
people at Corinth that the enduring work comes down to faith (trust), hope, and
love (I Corinthians 13:13). With the love that is motivated by God’s love, made
bold by a firm trust, and centered on a secure hope, you will have courage to
risk investment in other people. Only then, will you be able to extend love and
trust in a way that the world can’t understand, and fix your focus on your hope
for the other person’s future. That kind of love is what makes for a rich
relationship with another.
Trust the Lord today. Endure; persevere when
life gets hard. Love, even when others don’t love you back. Let God’s love that
never fails work through your life.
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