GIVE GOD THE PRAISE

"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."

1 Corinthians 3:6
King James Version

Someone made the comment "It is because of me that this person is saved". That is a lie straight from the pits of hell. We can plant and water but only God can give the increase.

Can we honestly say that we are loving others unconditionally as Jesus has commanded us to love others? Do we love others and plant and water for Jesus every day? If not, we are hurting Him and breaking His heart.

Dottie Rambo wrote a beautiful heart touchng inspiring hymn that always brings tears of happiness to my eyes to know Jesus loves us so much "If That Isn't Love".

"He left the Splendor of Heaven Knowing His destiny Was the lonely hill of Golgotha There to lay down His life for me.

If that isn't love The ocean is dry There's no stars in the sky And the sparrow can't fly If that isn't love Then Heavens a myth There's no feeling like this If that isn't love.

Even in death He remembered The thief hanging by His side He spoke with love and compassion Then He took him to Paradise."

What kind of love is this? This is a giving unconditional love that can only come from the hearts of our loving and compassionate Heavenly Father and Saviour.

They have proved how much They love us. What are we doing to prove to Them how much we love Them? Do we love Them?

We can say anything. It's what we do that shows Them that we love Them. We will have to get out of our comfort zone and tell those who are hurting that God and Jesus love them.

There are some people who will get up early in the morning to go fishing or on vacation but won't get up early to go and encourage those who are hurting and tell them how much God and Jesus love them and want them to be happy. May God forgive us and have mercy on us.

Joanne Lowe
May 31, 2022