I finished reading an incredible book today, Miracles Among Muslims, by Christine Darg. This book was incredible. Beyond the amazing nature of the countless stories of personal experiences that she and Muslims in the area where she ministers, she spoke about dreams and visions and how God uses them to communicate with us. As always, it was God's perfect timing. The line that touched me so much though was toward the end of the book and it was a very inauspicious sentence: "In addition to dreams, visions, signs, wonders, and ministry gifts, however, love still remains the greatest gift" (171).
It reminded me that no matter what is going on around me, no matter what God is doing through me... love is the most important component... for without it we are nothing but a sounding brass and clanging symbol. Love is also the only one of the gifts that the enemy cannot counterfeit. You can't fake love no matter how hard you try. Some might be deceived by false love but the real deal cannot be made up and eventually the faker will be outed. I think that is why Jesus told the disciples that we are to be known because we love our brethren.
God, help me to love like You love.
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