Memorize This Week
Group A
14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.Group B
14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Do you hear echos of the love chapter (1 Corinthians 13) in this week’s memory verses?
“If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
1 Corinthians 13:7
All the previous good things that Paul mentioned we put on—compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience (Colossians 3:12)—they still need one more thing to cover them all, to unite them all.
That thing is love.
As the Message puts it:
“And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.”
Colossians 3:14
As you memorize this week, memorize with love.
As you work this week, work by love.
As you help others this week, help through love.
Let love be your glue that holds everything together, for God is love (1 John 4:8).
Next Week – Break
Work hard this week, then take a break next week!
We won’t memorize anything new the week of July 4. Then we’ll be back July 10 with only two weeks and two verses left to memorize. You’ve got this!
I love the imagery of love as my outside layer — there for all the world!
And . . . I temporarily misplaced my flashcards, so I”m behind on my work with these verses, but so thankful for the break coming up next week! Thanks for the grace-orientation of this schedule!
I’m sure you will be dressed beautifully for the world to see this week, Michele! What a loving presence you are in your family.
I need to remind myself to receive grace in ALL of my scheduling. Flexibility isn’t always my strong point. :)