--ABOVE ALL, LOVE ~~

'Above all, love each
other deeply, because
love covers over a
multitude of sins.'
--(1 Peter 4:8) ~~
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---LINUS VAN PELT, better known as simply "Linus," was a mainstay in the 'Peanuts' comic strip. Witty and wise, yet insecure, Linus constantly carried a security blanket. We can identify. We have our fears and insecurties too.

The disciple Peter knew something about fear. When Jesus was arrested, Peter displayed courage by following the Lord into the courtyard of the high priest. But then he began to show his fear by lying to protect his identity. He spoke disgraceful words that denied his Lord. But Jesus never stopped loving Peter and ultimately restored him (see John 21:15-19).

Peter's emphasis on love in 1 Peter 4:8 came from one who had experienced the deep love of Jesus. And he, in turn stressed the importance of love in our relationships with the words, "above all." The intensity of the verse continues with the encouragement to "love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

-To followers of Jesus, love is a blanket to be graciously and courageously given away for the comfort and reclamation of others. As recipients of such great love, let us be givers of the same~~

--GOD LOVES YOU AND ME--LET'S LOVE EACH OTHER! ~~

--ODB/AJ--/--'OVERWHELMED' / By: Big Daddy Weave ~--/ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiGb14tTaH4&feature=youtu.be>
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