Love Remains

 

     The veil of separation was lifted when Jesus died for our sins. We have the glory of God available and our high priest awaits us in heaven. We can go straight to the throne room with no hesitation. His glory can grow in us day by day. But His full glory will not be seen until we get to heaven. Read Paul’s words on this:

For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror, then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, then I shall know fully even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

     Until then, what matters? What is our purpose? How do we live? Everything around us is temporary, but we want answers. We want a place, a date, a reason, a goal, a plan, a time, a vision. We ask who, what, where when and why? Paul sums up this beautiful love chapter of the first book of Corinthians the 13^th chapter with these words:

And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

     Our hope of salvation stays with us, guarding us forever. We can stand firmly on our faith in Christ no matter the circumstances. We don’t know the number of our days on earth, but we do know the answer to forever. When we get there in full glory and we see fully face-to-face, we won’t need hope. Our hopes will be realized. We will not need faith. He will be standing right in front of us, holding out His hand to welcome us home. 

     Finally, what will remain? Love will arrive with us; the love we shared on earth for Him. When all is said and done it’s about love.

Dear Jesus,

You represent our hope and faith, but most of all You are love. You are the answer to all of our questions, the reason for it all, when all is said and done.

Amen