Love is not jealous, does not brag or seek its own. When we walk in the love of God, we are happy for the blessings and success of others. Love does not act unbecomingly. God's people are not rude, abrasive, or crass, but rather wholesome, encouraging, and dignified. Love is not provoked and does not keep a record of wrongs. The Lord does not hold us hostage to our past sin and as Christians, we ought never to hold others to such things. Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth. Are you living in the truth of God's miraculous love?

Love is patient and kind. For those who follow Jesus, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to have a patient spirit about us. We are not of those who lose their temper, seek revenge or are easily offended. Additionally, Christians are called to exhibit patience with one another and with all people. Our loving patience is not approval of sin, but rather the door through which our testimony to others may enter. Does your life and conduct demonstrate a love that is patient and kind?

The Bible says that no matter how many gifts or abilities we have, we are nothing without love. The love described in the Word of God is impossible to obtain and demonstrate by any act of human will or effort. True love comes only from God. The world will offer us counterfeit versions of love through entertainment, therapy, emotion, pleasure, and material goods, but it is all hollow. God alone is able to empower us to love. This can only happen by first putting our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Do you know this love?

One day the sky will split apart like a scroll and the Lord Jesus will descend from Heaven on a white horse as the conquering king. He will judge evil, rescue believers, and establish His eternal kingdom. The Bible says he will separate the righteous from the unrighteous as a shepherd separates the sheep and the goats. Only those whose names are found written in the book of life will be saved from eternal judgment. Is your name written the book of life?

In Old Testament and New, the Word of God tells us that prior to the arrival of the day of the Lord, a man of lawlessness will arise on the global scene. He is known as the beast, a king, antichrist. His power, intrigue, and compelling oratory will be derived directly from Satan, He will change laws, times, economy, and world religion. He will ultimately present himself as being God and the whole world will be deceived. His end will come at the breath of judgment from Jesus Christ Himself. To whom do you belong?

The Bible says that the day of the Lord will come upon the world like a thief in the night. However, for the believer in Jesus is not in the darkness that the day will overtake them like a thief. The Bible says that the day of the Lord will not come until certain signs appear first. The world will give itself to wholesale apostasy. Mankind’s love will grow cold. Creation will quake as a warning to the world that the Lord’s arrival is near. What purpose will the day of the Lord be to you?

When Philip came to Samaria preaching the gospel, people were drawn to the power of the message. At the same time, Simon was astonishing the crowds by dark spiritual power. When people repented and believed the message of the gospel, they were baptized. What are you giving your attention to?

The Bible tells us not to be surprised when we experience suffering. To share in Christ’s victory, we must share in His suffering by dying to ourselves. As Christians, we are called to rejoice in trial and entrust in our Savior.

The Bible tells us the blood of Jesus speaks better than the blood of Abel. For all of humanity, Abel’s blood represents the record of what we have done against God’s righteous standard. However, the blood of Jesus declares the penalty for that same record paid in full and finished at the cross! Where Abel’s blood calls for wrath, Jesus brings salvation. When we are shackled under the curse of sin, Jesus sets us free. When we are separated from God, Jesus reconciles us and presents us holy, blameless and beyond reproach. Who’s blood are you under?

Upon hearing of the consequence for his sin, Cain complains that his punishment is too great to bear. Still expressing no remorse for murdering his brother, it is clear that despite God’s continued grace, he has determined to harden his heart. Cain goes out from the presence of the Lord and settles in the land of Nod. Many people live under the blessing of God’s gracious pursuit of their sinful souls, yet respond in the likeness of Cain as they wander aimlessly out from the presence of the Lord. How will you respond to God’s patient pursuit of your life?