They are gagged and bound being led to their slaughter. The armed guards spontaneously beat them, pushing them through and sometimes down. No one dares to say a word for fear of the wrath. But then one does, removing his gag to speak love. The words resignate like the wave from a sonic blast. His actions then reaffirm the words that were spoken; the darkened veil is then removed from his eyes. He is then released from the grips of emptiness. An emptiness without love. One by one, they come alive with a new sight. Breaking down the walls of the dark prison that holds them captive to walk out into the light. A light that brings them into the world around them that was out of reach. My description of the music video ” The Proof of Your Love” – For King & Country
As I watch this video, I find myself as one of those gagged and blinded by emptiness. I also have seen myself released from that prison many times over. The monologue in this song is directly from 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 of The Message. It reflects truths in my life. Saying: I can do, I can say, I can have hope, I can have faith but if I don’t have love none of that matters. Without love, His love; I am nothing. In my own life, I have seen this played out, time after time. If I let the priorities in my life outreach what I should be reaching for, I have wasted my time. His love remains, it’s my love that gets blinded. The blindness is lifted, when I turn my eyes back towards Him. So when I read:
“But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation; Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of these three is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 The Message
I get a better understanding of what Paul is writing. As I ponder over this verse from The Message translation, I am able to see what the NIV translation says:
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
Then, when I take into account the whole theme of this chapter; it is Love!!! Without my faith in God, without my hope that anchors me and without love; I am nothing and have nothing. Love is the greatest of the three that binds me into a whole.
What about you, Are you nothing without love? If so, write in the comment area “I am Nothing without Love!”
In His Love, Crisi
This post is as linked-up with the Christian Mommy Blogger Friday Fellowship and February Blogging Challenge.
Wow. Very powerful. Certainly puts things into perspective. Trust, faith, and love–they are the essential food groups for a healthy soul. This was an excellent post to remind us all of that!
Thank you for the encouraging words:)
I am nothing with out love! I just finished reading a great book by a friend on 1 Corinthians 13, she reminded us that we are to love people in it, it was great!
What’s the name of the book? I would like to read it. A number of bloggers entered a February Challenge to write about 1 Corinthians 13:13. Their post along with this post is going into an e-book. I can’t wait for the link to becomes activated so I can read what their take is on this verse. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Very powerful post. Without love, His love; I am nothing. Those are words to live by everyday. Amen!!
Thank you. Yes everyday.
I agree–I am nothing without love. I went through some anger issues for a while, but I think (mostly) I’ve moved beyond. I’m sad to say I didn’t act in the most loving ways to the ones I love most. God is helping me walk in His love and soothing the anger in me.
He definitely helps us in all areas of our life when we ask. Thanks for sharing.
I think this is a great post, but unfortunately not for me. I am no longer a christian, but i think what you write is great for others. You have the ability to evoke great emotion in others, and what a great gift that is 🙂
Thank you for your encouraging words. Thanks for stopping by.
In order to have faith and hope we must first have love – The strength of our Love inspires and tests both and leads us away from the darkness, into the warmth of a shining light. I know I will be thinking about this post long after reading it. Thank you for posting.
I know there are many days that the strength of my love is tested. Thanks for sharing.
Your writing is very powerful….and so is love!
Yes love is very powerful. Thank you for stopping by.
I am Nothing without Love!
Thank you so much for the inspiring (and very truthful) words 😉
Your welcome, thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful post! I love that song, so powerful!
Thank you. This is just one of many songs that I love.
I am nothing without love. Thank you for the beautiful reminder of God’s blessings.
Your welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Crisi – Great post – also a Christian love that verse. I loved the way you shared it. Blessings, Tina
Thank you Tina.
“I am Nothing without Love”. Indeed you are SO right. I carry God with me everywhere I go and in every decision that I have to make. It gets hard at times in this life and if I held grudges or didn’t forgive, I would be an ugly woman on the inside and out. I have learned over my young life that love is all we have when sacrificing our time to help others, providing food and resources to the needy, or even just sitting and listening to others. When we walk in His way we are living a life as He would. I am happy to know that through a difficult childhood, that I am stronger, full of wisdom and gratitude, with God’s Love and grace always with me.
Thank you for sharing. It is God’s love and grace that carries me through so many struggles in this life.
I would definitely be nowhere if it wasn’t for love. Love got me through so much.
Thank you for stopping by. Love will do that.
You are right I am nothing without love. I would undoubtedly be in a deep state of emotional stress and depression if I didn’t have the love from him.
I am right there with you. I thank Him daily for loving me.
I am nothing without love… So true! I believe that charity, the pure love of Christ, is such an important quality to have! Serving others & teaching my children to love as Christ did brings me such joy!