“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).” In the 70s and 80s, no single Scripture ever received more broadcast exposure, thanks to Rollen Stewart, a fixture in American sports culture better known as “Rainbow Man.” With multi-colored wigs and handmade signs, Rollen brought attention to the core truth of the Bible – that God is Love and that the capacity to love lies within every human heart. There are times when love can be misplaced, misdirected or missing all together. We can love our material possessions and a plethora of “reality” programs, but if too zealous in such pursuits, we may miss the Lord’s call (Galatians 5:13) to serve one another in love. When we listen to our heart’s true desire and love with all our heart, soul and strength, we will find peace, comfort and contentment in His promise (Deuteronomy 7:9). A pure heart is fully committed to the well-being of others, as when my father used to sit me down for one of his “heart to heart” talks. On occasion, I may have interpreted his stern visage and strict discipline to somehow be unjust and unfair, but never once doubted that he loved me, his adopted son. Love is the heart of the matter and nothing matters more than expressing our love to those who matter most. Why not start with the Great Promise-Keeper, whose love endures forever?
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