My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
In John 15:12, Jesus delivers a clear and powerful command to His followers: to love one another as He has loved us. This is the cornerstone of our faith, reflecting the heart of God and the essence of the gospel message. Jesus’ love for us is sacrificial, unconditional, and transformative, setting the standard for how we should love others.
By following Jesus’ example of love, we can build strong relationships within the body of Christ and create a powerful testimony to the world. This selfless love goes beyond our personal preferences, backgrounds, and differences. It calls us to care for, forgive, and support one another, even when it’s challenging or inconvenient. Through this love, we demonstrate that we are truly Jesus’ disciples and that we have been transformed by His grace.
Time to reflect
As we reflect on John 15:12, let us consider ways to love one another as Jesus has loved us:
- Be willing to put others’ needs before our own, just as Jesus sacrificially loved us.
- Show forgiveness and grace to others, remembering the mercy Jesus has shown us.
- Offer encouragement and support to fellow believers in their walk with Christ.
- Reach out and build relationships with people from different backgrounds and experiences.
Prayer Of The Day
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your incredible love that You demonstrated on the cross. Help us to love one another as You have loved us, extending grace, forgiveness, and support to our fellow believers. Teach us to set aside our differences and preferences, so that we can truly reflect Your love to the world. Empower us by Your Holy Spirit to love selflessly and unconditionally, just as You have loved us. In Your name, we pray, Amen.
Strengthening Faith
In response to John 15:12, let us commit to:
- Pray for God’s love to be evident in our relationships with fellow believers.
- Offer forgiveness and grace to those who have wronged us, as Jesus has forgiven us.
- Encourage and support one another in our spiritual growth and journey.
- Seek opportunities to build bridges and relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Today Wisdom
John 15:12 is a powerful call to action for all believers, reminding us of the importance of loving one another as Jesus has loved us. As we strive to live out this command, we become a powerful testimony of God’s love to the world. By putting the needs of others before our own and extending grace and forgiveness, we can truly reflect the love of Christ and make a lasting impact in the lives of those around us.
