“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father and of Christ.” Col 2:2

As Christians we must understand the power of love and the use God has intended for it.  Love is the binding instrument to all knowledge, assurance and mystery of the Gospel that reconciles all things to Christ (Col 1:20). Just as an open wound leaves one exposed to outside infection, a heart that is damaged is susceptible to worldly infection and needs mending to ensure proper healing; love is the suture that seals an open heart that helps the healing and prevents outside infection.  Love is the bond between God and His children; and calls us to extend that love amongst each other; edifying not destroying, building up not tearing down, unifying not untying.  Not by mere outward profession, or by mere speculative faith; it’s meant to be a comfort for the hurting, knitted by affection and compassion, not with an infection and indifference.

Love, like medicine, takes time to work; it’s not a single act, but a daily prescription to be administered on our part.

HSAY…Todd