"Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]." 1 Corinthians 13:7 (AMP)
What does it mean (look like) to bear up under
anything and everything that comes?
Think about it...Are you ever ready to believe the best of
everyone? It is somehow much easier to believe the best about ourselves. We never really meant to do that or say that or to offend someone. Perhaps this is a great explanation of some of what Christ was talking about when He said we should love others the same way we love ourselves. hummm...
Do you give people the benefit of the doubt, or do you live in a constant state of suspicion? A lot of arguments
and tension could be avoided if we would choose to believe the best of others
and just go on instead of creating huge scenarios in our minds of what we "know" the
other person was thinking.
Look for opportunities this week to believe the best of those you come in contact with. Trust me, you'll have plenty of chances! The instant you feel yourself getting offened let these words
cross your lips, "I will not be easily offended. I will believe the best
of every person and trust in the Lord to vindicate me if and when necessary. As
for my part, I will walk in love!" This will make the devil so mad!! :)
