The Rule of Love
Ephesians 5:25
“God’s will to rule is his will to love his church.”
—SANCTORUM COMMUNIO
An approach that gives when it has the right to demand is a remarkable quality of love indeed. An attitude that forgives when it could condemn and a love that embraces us when it could so easily find reason to reject us is an attitude and love that inspire hope and faith. God’s love does the opposite to what we would normally expect. It fills empty rather than full hands. It pursues the worst to make it the best. It makes the weak strong and rules with love rather than with force or coercion. Such a love is wholly undeserved but it is most welcome, for it is a love that transforms us.
Meditation
If only we could be satisfied with rejoicing in the love that God has for us, we would be far richer than if we had all the blessings that we so ardently seek.
What is your prayer thought for today’s lesson?