By Warren David Horak

Love Never Fails - Love Always Wins

God's love towards us never ever fails or gives up on loving us.

No matter how much we fail Him, His love will never ever give up on us.

God's love never failing us, means that God's love ALWAYS wins. God never fails as God is LOVE and love never fails.

No matter what test you go through in life if you learn how to love in that situation, you will always WIN as love never fails.

The number one thing we need to learn and teach our children is to walk in the 16 facets of God's love found in 1 Cor 13.

When we Love we cannot fail as love always wins.

Jeremiah 31:3 "The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.’"

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Introduction

Love is the most powerful force on Earth.

Many misunderstand its depth and significance. In today’s message, we will explore how "love never fails", why God’s love always wins, and how we are called to love others as God loves us. It is through love that we fulfill God’s law, overcome adversity, and reflect the heart of our Father in Heaven.

God’s love, as described in the Bible, goes beyond human understanding.

It is eternal, unfailing, and patient.

Understanding this love will equip us to face the trials of life with faith, endurance, and a heart full of compassion, ready to love even in the most difficult circumstances.

"Love never fails" is not just a biblical statement; it is a key to living victoriously in God’s Kingdom.

God’s Unfailing Love for Us

One of the most profound truths in Scripture is that God’s love for us never fails.

No matter how many times we stumble or fall, His love remains constant.

As it says in Jeremiah 31:3:

"The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore, with lovingkindness I have drawn you.’"

This means that God’s love for you is eternal, and it will never give up on you, no matter how many times you fail.

His love always pursues you, and His love is patient.

Even when we face fears of failure, His love is there to remind us that His purposes for us will stand.

That’s why "love never fails".

The Two Greatest Commandments

Jesus summarized all the commandments into two:

"'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment.

And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 22:37-40)

These two commandments - loving God and loving our neighbor - are the foundation for everything else in our spiritual lives. Even our prophecies and spiritual gifts are dependent on our ability to love.

Love as the Fulfillment of the Law

The apostle Paul teaches us that love fulfills the law:

"Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8)

When we walk in love, we're fulfilling all of God's commandments. This is why love never fails - it covers every aspect of God's requirements for us.

The Royal Law of Love

James calls love the "royal law":

"If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you do well." (James 2:8)

When we love our neighbors as ourselves, we're doing well in God's eyes. This is the true measure of success in the kingdom of God.

Love Never Fails: The Path to True Success

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul contrasts the gifts of the Spirit with love, showing that love is supreme:

"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:1-2)

We can have incredible spiritual gifts, profound knowledge, and mountain-moving faith, but without love, we are nothing in God's eyes. This is a sobering reality that challenges our understanding of success.

The Triumph of Love

At the end of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul declares:

"Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away." (1 Corinthians 13:8)

Love never fails because it endures beyond all other spiritual gifts and human achievements. When everything else fades away, love remains.

The Debt of Love

We owe a debt of love to everyone around us. This understanding changes how we interact with others:

"Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8)

Every day, we have the opportunity to pay this debt of love to those around us. When we fail to love, we're falling short of God's standard.

Forgiveness and the Debt of Love

Jesus taught us to pray:

"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." (Matthew 6:12)

We need to forgive others for not loving us, just as we need forgiveness for not loving others. This cycle of forgiveness keeps us humble and aligned with God's heart.

Love as the Ultimate Weapon

Love, along with truth, is our most powerful weapon against the enemy:

"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins." (Proverbs 10:12)

When we walk in love, we become impenetrable to the attacks of the enemy. Love creates a protective barrier that evil cannot penetrate.

The Enduring Nature of God's Love

God's love is more enduring than the physical world around us:

"For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed," says the Lord, who has mercy on you." (Isaiah 54:10)

This promise assures us that God's love will never fail, even when everything else in the world changes or disappears.

Love as the Foundation for Faith

True faith is rooted in love:

"For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love." (Galatians 5:6)

Our faith is most effective when it's motivated by love. Love never fails because it empowers our faith to overcome any obstacle.

The Victory of Love

Love is the key to overcoming the world:

"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." (1 John 5:4)

As children of God, born of love, we have the power to overcome the world through faith that works by love.

Practical Applications of Love

Now that we understand the power of love that never fails, how do we apply it in our daily lives?

1. In Relationships

When facing conflicts or difficulties in relationships, always start with love. Before praying or taking any action, ask yourself:

"How can I demonstrate love in this situation?"

This approach will transform your interactions.

2. In Business

Even in the business world, love should be our foundation. A kingdom business operates on love, not just profit.

Treat your customers, employees, and even competitors with love, and watch how it changes your business.

3. In Ministry

For those in ministry, remember that love is more important than gifts or achievements.

You can have a large following or perform miracles, but without love, it means nothing to God.

4. In Personal Growth

As you seek to grow spiritually, focus on developing love more than acquiring knowledge or spiritual experiences.

Love never fails to produce growth and maturity in our lives.

5. In Facing Trials

When going through difficulties, choose to love.

It may seem counterintuitive, but love is the most powerful response to any trial we face.

The Challenge of Love

Walking in love is not easy.

It requires dying to ourselves daily and choosing God's way over our natural inclinations. 

But remember, love never fails.

When we choose love, we align ourselves with God's heart and His power.

"Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a)

Let these characteristics of love guide your actions and decisions.

As you do, you'll find that love truly never fails to bring about God's purposes in your life and in the lives of those around you.

Conclusion: The Triumph of Love

As we've explored throughout this message, love never fails.

It's the foundation of God's kingdom, the fulfillment of His law, and the key to true success in life.

When we choose to walk in love, we align ourselves with God's heart and His power.

Remember, love is not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day.

It's a debt we owe to everyone around us, and it's the most powerful weapon we have against the enemy. 

Love never fails because it endures beyond all other spiritual gifts and human achievements.

Let's commit to making love our priority in every area of our lives - in our relationships, our businesses, our ministries, and our personal growth.

As we do, we'll discover the truth that love never fails to bring about God's purposes and lead us to true, eternal success.

May we all grow in our capacity to love as God loves us, remembering always that His love for us never fails, and through Him, our love can become a force that never fails to impact the world around us.

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