Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and embodying the profound commandment found in John 13:34-35. It’s a call to love, a directive that shapes not just who we are, but how we interact with the world around us. So, grab a cup of something comforting, and let’s walk together in love and service.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” These words, spoken by Jesus during a time of farewell to His disciples, echo through the ages as a beacon of how we should live our lives. But what does it truly mean to love one another as He has loved us? Let’s explore together.
To love as Jesus loved is to embrace unconditional kindness, compassion, and selflessness. It means seeing beyond the surface, recognizing the divine spark within every person we encounter. This love isn’t passive; it’s active and engaged. It’s easy to love those who love us back, but the call here is much more radical. It’s about extending love to even those who may not understand us, who disagree with us, or who outright oppose us.
In our daily life, this commandment transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for grace. Consider, for example, the simple act of listening. In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, choosing to listen deeply is a profound expression of love. Or take service, the act of stepping out of our comfort zone to meet the needs of others, not because we expect gratitude, but because in their well-being, we find our fulfillment.
Now, I’d like to invite you into a moment of reflection with a journal prompt. Think about the last time you felt truly loved and cared for. What did that look like? How did it make you feel? Now, consider how you can extend that same kind of love to someone else this week. Remember, it doesn’t have to be grandiose; even the smallest act of kindness can ripple through someone’s life in ways we can’t even begin to imagine.
And before we close, I’d like to share a short, personal prayer. Feel free to echo it in your heart or speak it aloud:
“Father God, please guide my steps in the path of love and service. Open my eyes to see the needs around me, my ears to hear the unspoken cries of others, and my heart to overflow with your unconditional love. Help me to love as you love, without expectation or limits. May my life be a testament to the love I have received from you. Amen.”
May the week ahead be filled with small moments of great love, and may you find joy in the act of giving.
Until next time, keep walking the path with heart.
Be Blessed.
When others ask… “How do I get started?“… point them to this 30 Days of Walking with Jesus. When you get discouraged about your faith… review this 30 Days with Jesus.
Through his life, his death and his promises before ascension… Jesus offers us a guide of “how to be human”… and helps us answer the questions of “What is my purpose?” or “What does God want me to do?“
