“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.”
John 13:34-35 MSG – A verse of the day from the Bible presented in Eugene Peterson’s contemporary version called The Message. Accompanied by a personal reflection below.
So, what is the big deal about all this love business? What does it mean to love? Is it all words and no action? Is it all action and no words? Is it a bit of both? Are the two mutually exclusive? Or not? Well, I think it IS a big deal, and I do believe the two are most certainly NOT mutually exclusive; if anything, they go hand-in-hand. So, here’s hoping you’ll take a moment to see how exactly you are living out this essential command!
Some symmetry in your posts today: is love words or actions or both? Jesus says to Peter: Do you love me? Feed my sheep. Follow me. A question about love followed by two commands to action. Words and actions hand-in-hand.
Yes, that was a coincidence, but a very good one I would say. I hope and trust it was a blessing to you.
My favorite Bible verses.