Fighter Verses

John Piper defines love as “the overflow of joy in God that gladly meets the needs of others” (Desiring God, 119). Love, or serving others, does involve joy — it is pleasing to ourselves. Paul told the Thessalonians, “You are our glory and joy” (1 Thessalonians 2:20). The Macedonian churches loved out of joy (2 [...]

Often one of the things that keeps us from loving others is that we doubt God’s ability and inclination to care for us. In unbelief, we think, “If we are generous toward others, nobody will provide for our own needs.” This verse, by the power of the Spirit, is given to you to strengthen your [...]