Point Of Hope - Issue26 - February 2016 February 2016 | Page 23

recognition or validation we feel we need! I believe (with all my heart) if we make this our Number 1 priority, our lives will fall into place! When God is the Center of all our decisions and all our plans, and our FIRST Love, we CAN love others with His ?pure (agape), unconditional love.? This kind of love remains! When called, we are called FIRST to this ?kind of love.? Let?s look at another guideline from God?s Word concerning ?being called.? ?? God?s gifts and his call are irrevocable.? (Romans 11:29, NIV) We touched on this a bit last month. Let me expound: God does NOT change His mind with reference to His call. This Scripture is written for Israel, whose people do not even recognize Jesus as their Messiah! Even though still in a ?state of unbelief,? God?s purpose will be fulfilled in her. 23 His Word, Your Hope EnduringHopeMinistries.com