2 Corinthians 4:18 "While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things wheich are not seen. For the things which are seen temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal."
Your relationship with God serves as a model for the kind of relationship you should have with others (your spouse, family, and friends). Relationships are forever and how you treat those close to you reveals the tenderness of your heart. When everything else fails those relationships should still stand strong; serving as a foundation for who you truly are without the THINGS that you have and "love". Things change God doesnt!
Relationships are evident throughout the Bible starting with Adam and Eve; they worked together and when Eve messed up they faced God together as one. David’s friendship with Jonathan meant so much that they wept together and he defended David as his father Saul sought to kill David. Although there are many more biblical relationships to consider I'll stop with those two.
Putting your focus on things that this earth offers you is worthless when the cost is meaningful relationships with people; people who can vouch for you when the time comes at the gates when you have reached the end of your journey of life; people who can validate your faithfulness, love, kindness, and goodness towards others NOT things. Colossians 3:2 says to set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God loved a THING, in fact He will gladly destroy things that takes focus off of Him (Deuteronomy 6:15). God loved people and as we strive to be more like Him we must model the love that He has shown throughout eternity. The capacity to which you are able to love is dependent on the amount of love you have shown towards God.
We are one body with many parts. Each person and their purpose is a body part that is essential for the functioning of the body as a whole. Our relationships with one another is what connects us all to the head (GOD) and to one another. We are as strong as our weakest links; therefore, we must make sure that each link (relationship) is strong.
While dealing with some relationships in my life I found this article "6 Biblical Lessons on Relationships" by Bishop T.D. Jakes that literally had me shouting as I read. God has a way of confirming that you are on the right path and your thoughts are in line with His...that's the Holy Ghost! These lessons will be the focal points of this week.
INVENTORY CHECK: What's the status of your relationships?
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