What Jesus teaches about Love
Introduction
Love is a universal concept, but its definition and application are often misunderstood or misused. In a world where the definition of love is often skewed towards the physical or conditional, Jesus presented a radically different concept of love – a transformative, selfless and all-inclusive kind of love. This devotional will delve into what Jesus teaches about the true essence of love and how we can learn to love like Him.
As you continue to read through, you will find practical ways to cultivate this love in your daily life, journal prompts to help you reflect deeper, and prayers to guide your communion with God on this topic. This is about more than feeling; it is about understanding and practicing godly love.
Bible Verse
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34(NIV)
Meaning
In this verse, Jesus redefines love by setting Himself as the standard. It is interesting to note that Jesus uses the word “command,” indicating that this kind of love is not an option but a directive for every believer. Jesus demonstrated the ultimate form of love by sacrificing His life for us – a complete, selfless, and unconditional love.
To love like Jesus is to think, act and respond to others just as Jesus would – with gentleness, compassion, grace, and sacrificial giving. It means extending genuine kindness to the unkind, forgiveness to those who hurt us, and grace to the undeserving. This kind of love reflects the very nature of God because God is love (1 John 4:8).
Actions to Take
- Show compassion to someone who is hurting.
- Forgive someone who has wronged you and release any bitterness.
- Step out of your comfort zone to help someone in need.
- Prioritize kindness and patience in your daily interactions.
- Pray for those who have hurt you or who you find difficult to love.
Journal Prompts
- Reflect on a particular moment where you felt loved by Jesus. How might you extend the same kind of Love to others?
- What barriers are preventing you from loving like Jesus? How can you overcome them?
- Who in your life do you find difficult to love and why? How might you show them love in a practical way this week?
Prayer
Dear Lord, Your love for me is beyond comprehension. Teach me to understand Your love deeply and to extend it to others, even when it’s hard. Help me forgive as You have forgiven and love unconditionally, as You have loved me. May my life reflect Your love daily. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.
Social Posts
- Let’s love like Jesus: unconditional, unreserved and unfathomable. #UnconditionalLove #JesusLove
- Love is more than an emotion—it’s a command. A call to selfless living. #LoveLikeJesus #GodisLove
- Forgiveness leads to freedom, and love leads to life. Choose love today! #ForgiveLikeJesus #LoveLikeJesus
Conclusion
As believers, understanding and putting into practice the love that Jesus calls us to demonstrate is a lifelong journey that requires study, reflection, and practice. Today, let us choose to embrace this journey, conscious of the fact that love is not merely about emotion but about obedience and transformation.
Continuing this journey with us at BGodInspired.com will help strengthen your grasp of this divine love and provide you with practical steps to live it out daily. In doing so, we can change our world, one act of love at a time.
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