1 Corinthians 14:1. “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”
FOLLOW AFTER CHARITY. Love is supreme because of its origin. Love is superior because of its nature. Love is surpassing because of its duration
Its initiation is in the heart of God. Its application is in the acts of the Savior. Its appreciation is in the work of the Holy Spirit.
Love, when first experienced, brought salvation. Love, when first practiced, brought fellowship. Love, when first extended, brought blessing.
When love endures, we learn to practice patience. When love is passed on, we learn how to live godly. When love is received, we learn how to express appreciation.
Love never collapses under pressure. Love never retaliates under antagonism. Love never quits under weariness.
Therefore, I must pursue love to truly experience it. Therefore, I must pursue love to make it personal. Therefore, I must pursue love so that it may be known to others.
By pursuing love, I will become more like Christ. By pursuing love, I will be less self-centered. By pursuing love, I will be more lovable.
Following after love will have me following Christ. Following after love will lead me in the paths of His choosing. Following after love will keep me ready to go to heaven at a moment’s notice.
“My heart does pursue charity, Father, when I keep my thoughts on fellowship with Thee, my mind on the needs of my brothers, and my hands on the 'Gospel-plow' because of the value of precious souls. ‘I am Thine…I have heard Thy voice,’ Amen.”