Love

John 15: 12.  “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”

 

Everyone wants and needs to feel loved and appreciated. It is a satisfying feeling to know that someone cares about your well-being and that they have your best interest at heart.  There are many among us who do not get regular expressions of love or care.  They may not have spouses, close associations or family and they rely upon the kindness of strangers to give them the compassion of human warmth.  For some the exchange of hugs and greetings during the Sunday worship service may be the only form of human contact they receive during the week other than a handshake or a pat on the back. 

    Today’s scripture reminds us to love each other as Christ loved.  His love was bound in compassion, comfort, provision, discipline, laughter and support.  He physically dwelt among those ostracized by society and considered the least desirable.  He touched the infirmed, the possessed and the depraved.  He fed the hungry and cured the ill.  Today take a moment to personally touch the life of someone.  Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to or to bring into your path the person who needs the type of love that only you can give. Then step up to the plate and have the courage to love boldly.  It might involve helping a stranger, feeding a homeless person, visiting with an elderly shut-in; or simply calling to check on a neighbor.

 

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a victoriously GREAT day.

Dr. JoAnn