The Greatest is Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. This week I watched a youtube video of two boys that went around town trying to make homeless people smile. They did this by giving them clothes, bananas, and water. These were simple little gestures that made these homeless people feel loved. This video gave me a new perspective about the people that stand on the side of the road with their signs asking for money. This morning after stopping at McDonald's in Martinsville we came to a middle aged woman holding a sign at the main intersection- instead of passing by her without acknowledgement- we gave her a breakfast burrito. I hope this small gesture gave this woman a little pick me up. This passage from 1 Corinthians allows us to understand the kind of love that God provides to us. It is an unconditional love! It is awesome! I pray that we can love more unconditionally this week, and that we can eliminate past records, and not hold grudges. I pray that we can love those who are disgruntled, and that we can help lift them up. Give us the strength to be compassionate and sympathetic toward those people who are in need!