John 15:12 - It's More About Love.
John 15:12 (NKJV) This is My commandment,
that you love one another as I have loved you.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Some of your greatest treasures live in
your house; they share your name. You tend to
think of them as the ones who forget to clean the
dishes or pick up their laundry. But the truth?
They are masterpieces crafted by the hand of
God.
Your treasures include a host of
functional folk as well. They check out your groceries,
grade your quizzes, or take your blood pressure.
They wear police uniforms and drive carpools and
fix your computer. They compose a collage of
humanity, blending in more than standing out.
All they need is someone committed to
bringing the best out of them. All they need is
someone who is willing to take on the greatest of
the 'one another" commands: 'Love one another"
(1 John 4:11 NKJV).
Remember, God invites us to find
happiness through the back door. Most people seek joy
through the front door. Buy it, wear it, marry it,
or win it. The lesser-used back door embraces
Gods wisdom: it's less about getting, more about
giving, less about being loved, and more about
loving others. [You Can Count On God by Max
Lucado]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
John 13:34, 35 - The Distinguishing Mark of
a Christian.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200831-1501.html
John 13:34, 35 - The New Command - Love As
Jesus Did.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170209-1059.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
https://abible.com/links/