I know I’m dating myself, but growing up, I used to love the tv show Kojak. Surely someone else remembers the actor Telly Savalas’ character, Theo Kojack (who had an unending supply of wisdom to catch criminals and lollipops). As I was a child (no, really I was very young at the time), I thought every police officer had Kojack-like insight and at the end of the day, justice would always prevail because we all had someone who’d remind us we are loved. Fast forward a few decades (I told you I was a child back then). I have quite a few friends who protect and serve (at various levels). I admit to being a little biased (while sometimes conflicted) because of the amount of respect for them as well as my desire to see all in our community treated with dignity, so no, I stopped thinking every police officer has Kojack-like insight (I now think we all have at least one opportunity to have Kojack-ish moments but sometimes may not chose to act on those opportunities). But the 1 thing I believe we all still need, is someone who will remind us we are loved. Love is an interesting thing. It isn’t always an overly romantic expression (although those are very, very much appreciated {especially on 2/14, birthdays and anniversaries}). Love is patient, kind, gentle and self-less (1 Cor. 13:4- 8). Love says I don’t merely want you (because suppose my wants change); I need you as you and I are linked with something stronger than steel reinforced with cement. How about you? Who loves you (baby)? The One who knew you before you knew yourself (Jer. 1:5). The One who knew you’d turn your back on your relationship and entered into it anyway (1 John 4:10). The One who forgives, heals and restores. This One can love you and make you see yourself in a different light and through a different, Divine lens. Do you want real love and to know the one who loves you? It isn’t difficult and all you have to do is ask the One to be your One. Blessings, Rev. Antoinette
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