Driven by Love “So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” Genesis 29:20 (NIV)

Jacob was driven by many things and persisted through hook or crook to get them. This way he got the rights of a first born son from his brother Esau, wrested blessings from an angel of the Lord, and got to have the beautiful Rachel as his wife.

What drives you? Many of our actions are driven by materialism; need for approval; the search for pleasure; fear of death, judgment or taking risks; guilt from past mistake and failures; resentment and anger to those who have hurt us; jealousy and envy; love of a particular man or woman; and so on. The problem with such pursuits is that they often lead to disappointments, stress and an unfulfilled life.

It is only when we are driven by the love of God that our lives become meaningful. If we love God and embrace the Holy Spirit, we get the power and will to gladly serve Him and our fellow men, for the rest of our lives and to eternity.