“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
The greatest is love. Not power. Not knowledge. Not success. Love. That is how our walk with the Lord begins, and that is how it continues. Our relationship with God is not built on fear, performance, or ritual. It is built on love. A love that reaches for us when we are weak. A love that answers when we cry out. A love that never turns away.
Our walk with the Lord is a walk of love, for when we cry for help He is always there. When the weight of life presses down on us and our strength feels small, He draws near. He does not ignore our struggle. He does not grow tired of our prayers. He leads us gently. He steadies our steps. He carries us when we cannot carry ourselves.
He leads us to green pastures when our souls are dry and restless. He restores what the world has drained from us. He brings peace into anxious hearts. He gives courage when fear tries to take over. His presence is not distant or cold. It is personal. It is faithful. It is constant.
When we begin to understand that kind of love, our response cannot be anything but praise. Praise is not just singing. It is gratitude. It is trust. It is surrender. It is the quiet confidence that no matter what comes, we are not walking alone.
And when our walk is right with the Lord, people notice. The world may not understand theology, but it understands peace. It understands patience in suffering. It understands strength without bitterness. When others see a life anchored in love and trust, they see something different. They see a relationship, not religion. They see a faith that is alive.
The greatest is love. And when we walk in that love, the world cannot help but see it….and be drawn to it. Some will hate it only because it convicts them, but no matter what – it is felt.