Love One Another

Read John 13:34-35

For us there's nothing new about Jesus' command in John 13:34-35 and there's nothing confusing about it, it's easy to understand. So why is it so difficult to follow?

Two reasons come to mind. First we try to do this on our own. God wants us living Spirit-led lives, not self-led. But too often we insist on our way instead of God's. Second reason is we aren't as committed as we think we are.

Verses 34-35 say, A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Our biggest obstacle with this command is ourselves. We live as if this passage said, Love yourself. But Jesus tells us to love others and that's the true test of discipleship. Are we loving with the words and wisdom of Christ so that we offer this world a verbal and visual witness to Jesus Christ.

Let's submit to the power of the Holy Spirit who will empower us to live for Christ so the whole world will know we are His.