​Live a life in Faith, Hope, and Love

“I will show you a more excellent way…For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.” – The Apostle Paul (1st Corinthians 12:31, 13:12-13)

The world has plenty of skepticism, despair, and hate, as followers of Jesus we are called to a greater good. Again, from Paul…

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)

Biblical Transformation is a changed heart. I believe that is what is missing in our world today – hearts full of faith, hope, and love.

How do you fill your heart with faith, hope, and love?

It is easier said than done and is an ongoing process.

First and foremost, it is not something you do by yourself. Jesus told us, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.’ (Matthew 18:20) It is important for you to be in the presence of other followers of Jesus.

Second, living a life of hope. We are not talking about rose-colored glasses mentality but looking for and seeing God at work in the world. As the Prophet Jeremiah declared, “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Third, Love. Read the verses between of what is not, and what is love, 1 Corinthians 13:1-11. Love never ends (vs. 13) for God is love. (1st John 4:8).

St. Luke’s offers a number of opportunities to live in faith, hope, and love…

Tomorrow we kick-off Wednesday Night Live.

Where two or more are gathered – Enjoy a meal together from 5:30-6 PM. Suggested donation $3/person. $10/family. Children 5 and under are free.

Plans for your welfare…a future with hope – Ministry opportunities for all ages. Pre-Schoolers and Parents, Elementary Age, Peer Ministry for Junior and Senior High students, and Adult Bible Study. As you gather with others, learning more about God’s Word, your life will be transformed.

Experience the love of Christian community. I used the 1st Corinthians reading as the devotion for St. Luke’s Care Team on Monday morning. This is a group that goes to St. Luke’s home bound members, those who…” now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.” Face to face conversations are what help you be fully known.

That is what it means to be church as we reach out, welcome, worship, serve, and grow together in Faith, Hope, and Love – making Christ known to one another and in doing so, the world.
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How does St. Luke’s help you live in Faith, Hope, and Love? Share it in the comments…