Faith, Hope and Love | Thursday | August 13

Thursday — August 13: Faith, Hope and Love

Bible Focus

• 1 Corinthians 13:8, 10, 12–13
• Romans 8:24
• 1 John 4:8

Summary

• God calls us to make the love of Jesus visible in the way we live.
• The Christians in Corinth struggled with pride, selfishness, jealousy, and other attitudes that damaged their relationships.
• We can face the same struggles when we place ourselves above others.
• Christlike love changes not only what we feel but also how we treat people.
• Spiritual gifts are valuable because God uses them to bless His people and advance His work.
• However, these gifts will not continue forever in their present form.
• They will reach their purpose when God’s plan for His people is fully accomplished.
• Faith is important because it helps us trust God when we cannot yet see the whole picture.
• Hope is important because it keeps us looking forward to the fulfilment of God’s promises.
• When Christ returns, what we now believe by faith will become a reality before our eyes.
• The hope we carry today will become the joy of being with Christ forever.
• Love is different because it will never pass away.
• Love will remain because it reflects the very character of God.
• The words “God is love” show us that God’s love is not temporary or uncertain.
• This is good news because we can trust the heart of the God who loves us.
• Until Jesus comes, faith, hope, and love should shape our choices, relationships, and service.
• Among these three, love is greatest because it will remain forever.

Question

• Why should faith, hope, and love shape my life?

Answer

• Faith helps me trust God, hope keeps me looking toward His promises, and love helps me reflect His character to others.

Reflection

• What would change in my life if God’s love became the strongest influence in my thoughts and actions?

Takeaway

• Keep your faith in God, hold firmly to His promises, and let His everlasting love be seen in your life.