Partnership

Any consolation from love. . .
(Philippians 2:1b, NRS)

Good Morning,

A friend is dying from cancer. He is paralyzed from the waist down due to pressure from a non-operable tumor on the spine. It appears that the end of life is near. During his time of need, family and friends have partnered with him through their love.

The Apostle Paul delineated love as a component of partnering with the Spirit of God in Philippians 2:

Any consolation: The Greek word for consolation, paramuthion, can be defined as solace and support. Paramuthion comes from the effect of love. Broken down, “para” means beside. The Spirit of God comes alongside of an individual infusing consolation into the heart, soul, and mind.

From love: This love is not romantic mushiness. Instead the love of God is strong, which partners with people in their need. Through the power of love, God partners with humanity enabling individuals to sacrifice for the sake of the needs of others. The cost of sacrifice is personal comfort; however, the impact of divine love moving in and through the heart, mind, and soul to touch others far outweighs the benefits of comfort.

Experience the infusing consolation of God.
Partner with the love of God to reach out to others.
Come alongside someone with needs.
Sacrifice comfort to meet the needs of others.

Learning with you to experience life through a divine partnership,
Kerrie

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)