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1 Corinthians 13:7 - Love Always Protects.

1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) It always protects, 
always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Genesis 3:21 has been called the first 
gospel sermon. Preached not by preachers, but by 
God himself. Not with words, but with symbol and 
action. 
   The LORD God made clothes from animal 
skins for the man and his wife and dressed them 
(Gen. 3:21). 
   God covers them. He protects them.
   Love always protects.
   Hasnt he done the same for us? We eat 
our share of forbidden fruit. We say what we 
shouldnt say. Go where we shouldnt go. Pluck fruit 
from trees we shouldnt touch. 
   So what does God do? Exactly what he did 
for our parents in the garden. He sheds innocent 
blood. He offers the life of his Son. And from the 
scene of the sacrifice the Father takes a robe - 
not the skin of an animal - but the robe of 
righteousness. And does he throw it in our direction and 
tell us to shape up? No, he dresses us himself. 
He dresses us with himself. You were all 
baptized into Christ, and so you were all clothed 
with Christ (Gal. 3:26"27). 
   God has clothed us. He protects us with a 
cloak of love. Can you look back over your life 
and see instances of Gods protection? I can 
too. My junior year in college I was fascinated 
by a movement of Christians several thousand 
miles from my campus. Some of my friends decided 
to spend the summer at the movements largest 
church and be discipled. When I tried to do the 
same, every door closed. Problem after problem 
with finances, logistics, and travel. 
   A second opportunity surfaced: spending a 
summer in Brazil. In this case, every door I 
knocked on swung open. Two and one half decades 
later I see how God protected me. The movement has 
become a cult - dangerous and oppressive. Time in 
Brazil introduced me to grace - freeing and joyful. 
Did God protect me? Does God protect us? 
   And you? Did he keep you from a bad 
relationship? Protect you from the wrong job? Insulate you 
from _______________ (you fill in the blank)? 
Like hovering birds, so will [the LORD Almighty] 
protect Jerusalem (Isa. 31:5 JB). He will 
strengthen and protect you (2 Thess. 3:3 NIV). He 
will command his angels  to guard you (Ps. 
91:11 NIV). God protects you with a cloak of love. 
[Max Lucado Daily Devotional at maxlucado.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

1 Corinthians 13 - The Love Chapter

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070820-1119.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
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Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
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Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
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Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
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LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
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Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657