Men, we are living in a time when love is becoming increasingly shallow. Shallow love has no depth of heart and emotion. It can appear nice and attractive on the surface, but watch out if you say the wrong word or even unwittingly give the wrong impression. The viper just beneath the surface will quickly lash out and bite you. This is sadly becoming more and more commonplace in Christian marriages and homes. The slightest disagreement can trigger a can of worms. And yet we are so quick to claim that "The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us" (Romans 5:5).
Shouting, screaming, and even negative body language, has nothing to do with the love that "is not easily provoked." The sullen silent treatment has nothing whatever to do with the true love that God sheds aboard in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who lives within us.
Fragrant roses are one of my favorite flowers, but I am disappointed when I smell a beautiful looking rose and find it has little or no fragrance. How amazing it is that some of the best fragrances come from plants that have been crushed and hurt. Paul said in the context of Romans 5:5 that this why we, who are filled with the Holy Spirit, can glory in tribulations (Romans 5:3).
Be encouraged.
Shouting, screaming, and even negative body language, has nothing to do with the love that "is not easily provoked." The sullen silent treatment has nothing whatever to do with the true love that God sheds aboard in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who lives within us.
Fragrant roses are one of my favorite flowers, but I am disappointed when I smell a beautiful looking rose and find it has little or no fragrance. How amazing it is that some of the best fragrances come from plants that have been crushed and hurt. Paul said in the context of Romans 5:5 that this why we, who are filled with the Holy Spirit, can glory in tribulations (Romans 5:3).
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell