A Far Better Way

# 774- Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 16:17 "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 "they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Remember the purpose of signs. They are used to point to something beyond ourselves. These signs followed the early Apostles wherever they went and validated their message, and they used them to point people to Christ. A careful reading of the Book of Acts will demonstrate that once the message was validated and the churches established, these signs faded into the background. Now hold on, I'm not saying that these signs have vanished. God can still use them in any way He sees fit. I am saying that once the church is established, there is a far better way to validate the message. Why do you think Paul wrote the love chapter of the Bible The Corinthian church was overly infatuated with signs, but Paul said, “I will show you a still more excellent way.” (1 Cor 12:31.), and the love chapter followed. Signs can be imitated but love is genuine. Want to validate the gospel? Then love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (Jn 13:35) Father, teach us to love as You loved.