Well here we are 358 days later and we finish the Old Testament. In about a week, we will finish the Bible. Malachi ends with a word about obeying Moses and looking out for Elijah. Remember, Elijah never died. Is this a way to heighten awareness of the truth "God is a God of the living and not the dead?" (much like the resurrection morning) Neither do the words of the Old Testament ever die...they will endure forever.
Something else that will endure forever is love. God's love and our aim to love for each other. Are there more important words about the centrality of love than John? Here are the words...
"God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."
What a wonderful message that love removes fear!
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