Love - The Winning Strategy - 1

The Bible says love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8) The love mentioned in this verse refers to divine love; true love. Apostle Paul is saying here that true love, the love that comes from God never fails.

Just think about it, money doesn't bring real happiness, fame doesn't bring self-worth and revenge doesn't really bring satisfaction. So then what is the winning strategy?

Mother Teresa addressed the world leaders at the United Nations. There she was asked, “How can we have world peace?” She replied, “Go home and love your family” It sounds too simple. But think about it, if we all really did that Paradise Lost would be Paradise found

Many organizations in today’s time grab power through hate and revenge. But Lord Jesus founded His Kingdom upon the bedrock of love. To this day millions are ready to die for Him.

Loving people that God has placed close to you in your life is not an easy task. The reason I say this is because to love them you need to make yourself vulnerable. Many see making yourself vulnerable as a sign of weakness. Seeing your vulnerability many can take you for granted.

Whether it's your spouse, your parents, your children, or the people you lead, you must give yourself to them. This is a risk that many are not willing to take and this is why loving people is not easy and yet it is always a winning strategy - a strategy that has stood the test of time in every season of life.

It doesn't matter if you don't have good looks, it does not matter which part of the world you are in, if you can genuinely love the people around you they will respond to you in ways that will shock you. Ferocious animals respond to love and man is no different. This is why love is the winning strategy.

Lord Jesus said, “For when you demonstrate the same love I have for you by loving one another, everyone will know that you’re my true followers.” (John 13:35 TPT)

Lord Jesus, You are the author and finisher of love. We know love because You are love and You loved us first. Teach me to love those around me as You love me. Amen.