We all know
we are to love one another. It’s often easier said than done. Sometimes it’s
even extremely difficult to love fellow believers in our churches. However, I
think those are the very people God especially wants us to love and help.
When Jesus
gave His new command to the disciples in John 13, I think He was specifically
referring to them loving each other as disciples. They were quite a unique bunch
of misfits!
John 13:33-35 33 “My children, I will be with you only a
little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you
now: Where I am going, you cannot come.
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I
have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my
disciples, if you love one another.”
If we have
love for one another as believers, that can be attractive to outsiders. Sadly,
outsiders often see the quarrels and divisions within the church and don’t want
any part of it!
Let’s not be
a part of that trend, but let’s allow the Holy Spirit to help us reverse it! What
fellow believer will you and I especially love this week? Maybe it’s by giving
a helping hand, a note of encouragement, or genuine prayers for their spiritual
growth.
Let’s love
each other well!
Alice
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