Love Wins Out!

I was sitting with a group of people recently when an interesting statement was made. It caused me to think about how positive the statement was. It was like a refreshing breeze. It was like a shooting star. It was like a surprising gift that comes unexpectedly.

This message came by way of negative circumstances, like the ones we may often have. We were listening to people recitr problem that were significantly large. The problems we were talking about was overwhelming.

All of a sudden the statement uttered was a game-changer. The man broke our negative tone by saying, "Love wins out!" That simple statement changed the atmosphere! That statement increased our hope! That statement gave us more faith! That simple phrase pointed to the solution!

That phrase came out of some life experience that was helpful in our discussion. The gentleman that offered that phrase had gone through experiences that were very difficult when his grandson and granddaughter got involved in foster care. Knowing a bit of the story helped lay the foundation of a healthy discussion that ultimately brought us hope during our conversation.

The backdrop offered the context before believe system that love wins out. Win this gentleman‘s grandson got involved in foster care, there were tremendous amount of difficulty that ensued. Children in their care came from a very broken family dynamic where there was certainly neglect and likely abuse. As he observed the incredible dynamics he was able to witness how, as he expressed love of the brokenness that could’ve been generational begin to be healed.

Incredible results occurred because they allowed love to dictate and especially in the lives of the foster children. It wasn’t being patient nor was it being too restrictive. It was allowing for grace through God’s love to bring a solution in those relationships.

Love wins out is not only a belief system that brings hope but life-style motto about how to demonstrate God’s love. Love wins out says that no matter the difficulty or the personal struggle, you will always love. Love wins out is the opportunity to allow healing hope. Love wins out says that you will provide love, unconditionally. Love wins out means that you will always be as supportive as you can, no matter the difficulties.

Later I was able to have lunch with the individual who authored such a profound and meaningful expression. The gentleman stated that he would always tell his children and grandchildren that no matter how difficult it gets, love wins out.

I am reflecting on how much hope this man has. Even in the most desperate situations, love wins out. I’m also reflecting on the words of Jesus who said of Himself,"I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me..." (John 10:14) what a terrific message that we all can use to encourage our own walk with Jesus. Love wins out.

The message of this good shepherd throughout the New Testament is a message of eternal life, a hope that knows no boundaries. Because of the generous sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we can be filled with an everlasting hope, an optimism about God’s kingdom; through Jesus we know that love wins out!