Date Posted: 2024-11-24 10:41:17 | Video Duration: 00:02:49
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34 (NIV)
As Jesus shared this command, He was not simply instructing His disciples; He was redefining the essence of godly living. Love was no longer just a virtue to aspire to. It was now the distinguishing mark of His followers, the guiding force for their lives, and the reflection of Jesus Himself.
To love as Jesus loved is an immense call. His love was radical, selfless, and sacrificial. It reached into the lives of the broken, the marginalized, and even His betrayer. For us, loving one another means stepping out of our own comfort zones to extend grace, forgiveness, and kindness, even when it is neither convenient nor deserved. It means choosing humility over pride, unity over division, and service over self-interest.
In our daily lives, the command to love invites us to reflect Christ’s heart in tangible ways. Perhaps it’s through listening to someone who needs encouragement, offering forgiveness to a person who has wronged us, or simply showing patience when we feel like reacting in frustration. These seemingly ordinary acts, when done in genuine love, bear witness to Jesus’ extraordinary love.
What makes this love unique is its source—Christ Himself. We are not called to muster this love from our own strength but to draw upon the inexhaustible well of His love for us. As we abide in Him, His Spirit enables us to love others in ways that transcend human ability.
Jesus’ command remains relevant because the world desperately needs love—not the fleeting, conditional love often seen, but the enduring love that reflects God’s glory. When we obey this command, we become living testimonies of what it means to be His disciples: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35).
Let us pray.
Lord Jesus, Your love transforms us and calls us to love others as You have loved us. Let Your love flow through us so that we may be instruments of peace, kindness, and reconciliation. Help us follow Your example, laying aside selfishness and opening our hearts to those around us. Strengthen us to love selflessly and serve humbly, so that others might see You in us. Amen.
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