A New Commandment

SCRIPTURES OF THE DAY

John 13: 34-35

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

In John Chapter 13, we find the account of Jesus washing the disciples feet. This is a very humble act of love. Jesus was giving the disciples an example to follow. He then began to talk to them about love. He gave them a new commandment. That ye love one another! But not just love one another. We must love one another as Christ has loved us. Wow! What love Christ has for us. He loved us so that He lay down His life for us. He is now giving us the way that we should entreat each other. When you examine your daily walk can you say that you love like Christ love? If not, my friend it is time to make some adjustments. 

Remember this scripture when your co-worker gets on your last nerve. Remember this scripture when that driver cuts you off in high volume traffic. Remember this scripture when you are frustrated with your children or your spouse. Remember this scripture when you are lied on, mistreated, talked about and left out. Will you love in spite of? Will you love with the love of Christ? I am so grateful that Jesus loved me even when I didn't love Him. He loved me when I was yet in my sins and didn't even realize what I was doing or the fact that I needed help. It was this love, the love of Jesus that drew me to a better place. Do you have the love and patience to draw someone to a better place?
It is this Christ kind of love that we radiate that shows the world that we are Christ's disciples. It is not our saying that we are Christians that let the world know that we are followers of Christ. We are being watched my friends. It is not by what we say but by what we do that shows our love for Christ. Can a sin sick world see Christ in you? Can your co -workers or your boss see the love of Jesus shinning through you?
Let's perfect our love walk. Let's keep the ultimate commandment. Love one another as Christ has loved us!