He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. —1 John 4:8
A farmer had a weather vane on his barn, on which was written “God is love.” When friends asked why, the farmer said, “This is to remind me that no matter which way the wind blows, God is love.”
When the warm “south wind” with its soothing and balmy breezes brings showers of blessing, God is love. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17).
When the cold “north wind” of trial and testing sweeps down upon you, God is love. “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Romans 8:28).
When the “west wind” blows hard upon you with its punishing intent, God is love. “Whom the Lord loves He chastens” (Hebrews 12:6).
When the “east wind” threatens to sweep away all that you have, God is love. “God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory” (Philippians 4:19).
Perhaps you are discouraged and downhearted. If so, remember, God still cares for you. What you are experiencing has either been sent or it has been allowed by Him for your good.
Yes, no matter which way the wind is blowing, God is love.
God is love: His mercy brightens
All the path in which we rove;
Bliss He wakes and woe He lightens—
God is wisdom, God is love. —Bowring
Verse of the day
The word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Psalm 33:4-5
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
God is faithful. We can trust his promises to be kept and his purposes to be good. How do we know? The sunrise each morning is a reminder that the Father of heaven and earth is at work keeping his universe in working order. If it is true in nature, it is true in the spiritual realm as well. Greet each sunrise as a reminder of God's faithfulness.
MY PRAYER...
O Magnificent and Majestic Creator, I greet today as your gift and a reminder of your faithfulness. Each day the sun rises I anticipate the day you honor your promise to send your Son back to bring us home to you. Give me a keen sense today of your faithful presence. I pray this through him in whom all your promises find their fulfillment. Amen.
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