John 15:12
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
God’s love is not conditional. His love is patient, kind, and forgiving. To love is easy when people are kind and like-minded. However, Jesus loved us even while being betrayed, denied, and crucified. He calls us to love the same way, beyond our differences and our comfort zone.
This command is an open invitation for all – whether you are a student facing a bully, a worker being unfairly treated, or someone feeling unworthy. Jesus offers His everlasting love freely and invites us to experience it in our daily lives. His love transforms us and helps us extend grace to others.
Love in action does not mean always doing something extravagant. Sometimes it is as simple as listening without judgment, forgiving when it is undeserved, or showing kindness to someone who cannot repay you. When we choose love, even in small ways, we mirror Christ’s heart. Loving others the way God loves may cost us our pride, convenience, or even comfort, but it always yields fruit that endures.
The world is searching for the agape love of God, and it starts with us. We receive it from Jesus, who is love, and allow it to overflow into others with joy and peace. God’s commandment is not burdensome; it brings healing, not only to oneself, but also to others through our obedience.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for loving me without limits. Help me see others through Your eyes and love them the way You love me. Let Your love in me draw others to You. Amen.
