God’s love is holy and redeeming, and God calls people to love as Christ has loved. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy’.

AND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE.

Paul provides a theological rationale for a mutual aid project. This meditation on power and weakness is a reminder along similar lines: if we take time to ponder on much or little outward power any of us has — we are still vulnerable.

People often excuse their selfishness, pride or evil, by claiming their rights. I can do whatever I want because I’m not hurting anyone. But as believers, we should have a different attitude, one that enables us to lay aside our rights in order to serve God and others.

Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest for a while.