Love

Happy Sunday! I've been hearing this song in my head today. Let me tell you why.
When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We’ll sing and shout the victory! - Eliza E. Hewitt

I had the priviledge to attend a beautiful wedding last evening. I know, I know...you think all weddings are beautiful. But this wedding was unique. The Best Man described it as a meeting of the United Nations. The Groom is originally from London, England. The Bride is from Ivory Coast. The family and friends came from France, Great Britain, several provinces of Canada, several countries in Africa, Asia, and all over the United States. I sat at a table with a family friend from Cambodia and her husband from the Netherlands.

It was as if we had known everyone for years. No one was quiet, sullen, or removed. We laughed, hugged, and rejoiced together. Do you realize that this is what heaven will be like? We will be so happy to be there! We won't have time to worry about skin color, nationalities, or anything that separates us. We won't be concerned with politics or waging war. As Eliza E. Hewitt wrote, " We'll sing and shout the victory!"

James 4:1-6 says, "Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don't have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn't yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. You wouldn't think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you'd be asking for what you have no right to. You're spoiled children, each wanting your own way. You're cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover." And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find. It's common knowledge that "God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble." (Message Translation)

Have a wonderful, peaceful week!

Love and prayers, Cynthia

P.S. - I like to quote the great prophets! :)

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix