Why Would I Love You?
why would I love you?
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35
Why do you love your spouse or parents or siblings?
Jesus commanded us to love them, but He bases it not on what they have done for you or can do for you. That’s how the world works, but not how Jesus works. If we base our love on what others have done or can do for us, then we wouldn’t love people much and it wouldn’t truly be love from the heart.
Jesus bases your loving others on the love He has already shown you. He humbled Himself and died for you. He created, sustains, and cares for you. Jesus loves you, so you can love them…or anyone else.
That’s not always easy. Sometimes you don’t want to love them. Remember, however, from Tuesday’s devotion that God primarily describes love as actions and characteristics. Even when you don’t “feel” the love, you can show love by your actions.
How can you show love when you are angry at someone?
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving us even when we don’t deserve it. Thank You for giving us Your Spirit, a Spirit of love and for transforming us to be more like You. Help me to love others as You have loved me.
Amen.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Kurt
