Nowadays, love seems to be an invisible sign that is found in our homes, work place, city or society in general. “Love provides a place of refuge that can withstand the worst circumstances in the world”.
In the book considered the best seller of all times, we find the following phrase, “Love… bears all things”. The word bear comes from the Greek expression, “techo” which also means roof. Love covers and protects in the same way a roof covers a house and protects it from the storms. Love suffers and keeps working for the good of others disregarding what happened. Love bears the storms of disappointment, the rain of failure and the winds of adversary. Love provides a covering that shields one from the extreme cold winters and the burning sun in the cruel summer. Love gives one a place to rest and a place to bear the worst unimaginable circumstances.
You might say, “Love cannot protect people from the harsh realities they have to live in this broken world”. You’re right; it also can’t protect others from the consequences that their own decisions cause, but love does give those who are suffering and broken a place to rest, and a place where they find someone who does care about them and desires their wellbeing. Love gives everyone, even the worst sinners a place where their hearts can rest.
We must take into consideration that the phrase “love bears all things” doesn’t mean that one should passively bear sin just as a doormat withstands people’s feet who step on it. What this means is that love never stops caring for another person nor does it stop forgiving. Love doesn’t get to a point of hatred nor condemnation. Love cares enough to keep praying, to patiently bear other’s offense, to confront someone or something when it is necessary and appropriate, and to forgive when there is repentance.
When was the last time you served as a “techo” (roof) for someone else like your spouse, child, parent, co-worker, or brother at church? Give away a roof today, not only on “Valentine’s Day” but every day of your life.
For more information, get the Fabricator’s manual for humanity and open it on John 3:16. There, you will see the ultimate example of love.
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Think about it:
How can you be a refuge for someone today?
Why is it important to show true love to others?
