it is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting sumthing else- ecclesiastes 6:9 many waters themselves are not able to extiguish love, nor can rivers themselves wash it away - song of solomon 8:7 examble of real love The bible account of jacob and Rachel vividly illuustrates real love. The couple met at a well, where Rachel had gone water her father,s sheep. Jacob was immediately attracted to her. Why? For one thing, she was sharpely and beautiful - Genesis 29:17 remember though tht real love is based on more than physical appearance. Jacob found tht there was more to rachel than her beauty. In fact, the bible says tht before long jacob was beyond the stage of attraction. He was inlove with rachel. Romantic ending? No because the story was far from over. Rachel,s father made jacob wait 7 years before he could marry rachel. Fair or unfair, jacob,s love was now put to the test. If it were a case of mere infatuation, jacob would not have waited for her. Only real love can endure the test of time. So what happened? The bible states jacob proceeded to serve seven years for Rachel but in his eyes they proved to be like some few days because of his love for her so love can overcome obstacles, whereas infatuation tends to end as soon as circumstances change or problems arise. It takes a lot of time to cultivate real love.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:24:13 +0000