May 12, 2013 Love Is

Read Song of Solomon 8 Love Is Song 8:6 Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. 7 Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned. THE Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13 of the many characteristics of love. He writes this love “dissertation” not so much for married couples but for a church to understand the power of love to motivate people’s hearts into Christ-like living. Here, in this final description of their love, the girl includes some of love’s significant characteristics to form a lasting relationship between two people. She proclaims that love is as strong as death. Moreover, love cannot be killed by time or disaster. Love cannot be bought for any price because it is freely given. Love is beyond value, and even the richest king cannot buy it. Love must be accepted as a gift from God and then shared within the guidelines God provides. Rejoice in and accept the love of your spouse as God's gift. Strive to make your love a reflection of the perfect love that comes from God himself. After all, God is love, and he has given of himself to you. Rejoice in his gift. Love God. Love each other. Certainly love is a most precious gift. It is worth nurturing and fighting for. It is worth your time. Take time to love. It’s True! Love is a gift. Unwrap it every day and use it well.