The God Shot: 1 Corinthians 13:7

"It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." (1 Corinthians 13:7)You've probably heard this verse read at weddings, but as much as it may inform and encourage the bride and the groom, this verse is primarily about God. This is who He is. God's love patiently bears with us in all our failings. God's love endures despite all our sin and rebellion because Christ has already paid for it. And here's something noteworthy, this verse about love is part of a letter the Apostle Paul wrote to a rebellious young church in Corinth. They were off the rails in so many ways. Paul said their sexual sins were even worse than the pagans. They were arrogant and power-hungry. They didn't know God's word, yet Paul spends a good portion of his letters to them reminding them of his own love for them and to God's love for them. If you feel like your life is off the rails, God has not turned his back on you. He's here reminding you that His love for you endures all things. Turn back to him. He's where the joy is!