8-9Love does not ever fall short. Other important things may not always be part of the work. God may not give you a prophetic word. Your gift of tongues may be restrained. Your knowledge may not be enough. Because, what we know today, and what we understand about tomorrow are incomplete…13In summary, the big three: faith, hope, and love; but the biggest is love. (1Corinthians 13:8-9,13)
What are values? Most people understand that
values are principles that define morality and serve to encourage ethical
behavior. You hold many values – but some values you ‘value’ more than others.
As a follower of Christ, you have a few concepts that form your framework for
understanding your relationship with Him. These values, whether you have paused
to identify them or not, have been given to you to help you grow in your
relationship with God.
Paul had three parts to his framework. Throughout his writings he
defined faith, hope, and love for his people with both his words and his
actions. For much of this understanding, the Holy Spirit awakened in him the
Scripture he had studied all his life. It seemed to fit best into these three
values as he had come to define them.
Pray today that the Lord will speak to you,
and that He will give you clarity as to the values that are most important to
you and your people. Ask the Lord to help you articulate and define this
framework for you and your people.
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