Love never fails—never!

Love never fails—never! As we approach Valentine's Day, I want to close this week of thoughts on love with the beautiful words of 1 Corinthians 13. Love never fails. Everything else will fade away—prophecies, knowledge, words of wisdom, even faith as we now understand it. But love will endure forever. Why? Because love is the very nature of God. It’s eternal, unchanging, and victorious. When all else falls away, love remains. Every act of love—whether it’s seen or unseen—will echo throughout eternity. Words will disappear. Achievements will be forgotten. But the love you give leaves a lasting imprint on hearts and on heaven alike. When I read 1 Corinthians 13, I often make a small shift that has done something deep in my heart. Everywhere 1 Corinthians 13 says the word “love,” I replace it with the word “God,” because Scripture tells us that God is love (1 John 4:8). Which means I can say without hesitation: “God is patient. God is kind. God is not arrogant, proud, or boastful. God keeps no record of wrongs. God does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. God always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Why? Because God never fails.” (My paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7) So today, in this beautiful, sacred moment, rest in the truth that God’s love for you never fails—and that through Him, your love can also endure for a lifetime. Jesus, thank you for your unfailing love. Teach me to build my life upon its firm foundation. Let every word, every act, and every thought flow from a love that reflects yours—a love that is constant, courageous, and eternal. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. Never forget, my friend, you are a miracle. Your friend, Grant Fishbook