Unheard of Love - Monday February 22, 2016
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 NIV
Before I became a Christian, I had plenty of non-Christian friends who loved me. But their love was nothing like the love, support, and compassion I received from my friends who were believers. Their friendships changed my life. Jesus was the real game changer, of course, but those Christians who loved me, poured their lives into me, and were so patient with me impacted me tremendously. I had never heard of that kind of love. I'll never be the same.
Every time I read John 13:35 in my Bible I'm reminded about how grateful I am for those people who loved a messy dude like me. I experienced what that verse looked like in action. I witnessed firsthand what a real disciple of Jesus looks like.
The same is true for you, friend. The love you show towards others truly demonstrates the impact that Jesus' love has had on you. I understand that sometimes it's very difficult to love people. Trust me, if there were ever a reason not to love somebody, I met the requirement. But isn't that what makes the Gospel such Good News? Christ came to save messy, unlovable sinners – that's you and me! We all have reasons why Christ shouldn't love us. Yet He demonstrated love, mercy, and grace towards us instead.
Have you been on the receiving end of an amazing display of love and compassion? Thank God for those people! Do you love others in ways that show the world you are His? I assure you, it will have an amazing impact on them.
I know I'm grateful for the love others poured onto me.
Submitted by:
Bryan Edwards
The Rock
Taylorsville, Utah
One-Year Reading Plan:
Leviticus 13:1-59
Mark 6:1-29
Psalms 39:1-13
Proverbs 10:10
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