Love suffereth long, and is kind…” (1 Corinthians 13:4, KJV)

Friend, the world talks a lot about love — but most of what it calls love is really just a feeling that fades when things get hard. The love Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 13 is something entirely different. It’s not a fleeting emotion; it’s a holy decision.

“Love suffereth long.” That means love sticks around when it’s inconvenient. It shows up when others walk out. Real love doesn’t keep score, doesn’t lash out, doesn’t give up. It endures.

And “love is kind.” In a world that’s loud, angry, and easily offended, kindness is a rare gem. Love chooses gentle words when harsh ones would be easier. Love gives grace when judgment feels justified. Love builds bridges instead of walls.

This kind of love — God’s love — doesn’t come from human effort. It flows from a heart transformed by His Spirit. When we’ve experienced the patient, kind love of Jesus, we can’t help but pass it on.

So today, wherever you go — home, work, church, or Walmart — let love lead. Be patient with the difficult. Be kind to the undeserving. Because the love that flows through you might just be the only glimpse of Jesus someone sees today.

That’s the kind of love that never fails — the kind that looks a whole lot like Him.