Day Twelve: Displaying Love
LOVING LIKE JESUS
As Jesus followers, we are called to love others as Jesus loves us (John 13:35). That kind of love can’t be hidden. Like a light breaking into a dark room, Jesus’ love shining through us breaks through the mundane of our day to day (Matthew 5:14-16).
Anyone can profess love verbally. But the selfless, unconditional love Jesus demonstrates is more than just words (James 2:17). Jesus proved His love for us through action. He left heaven and came to Earth to live among us. He traveled from town to town healing and helping those who were hurting. And in His greatest act of love, Jesus gave His life so we could experience forever with Him.
Real love is more than surface level. It is not fickle, and it does not demand anything in return. When we’ve been loved well, we know it. It causes us to do a double take, to feel deeply, and to tell others about it. A tangible love that reflects Jesus’ heart shines too brightly for people to ignore.
DAY TWELVE DEVOTIONAL
Scripture: John 13:34 (CSB)
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
Hear From God
Pull out a journal or your notes app, and take a few minutes to reflect on these verses.
Highlight –– Write down part of the Scripture that stood out to you
Explain –– Answer the question, “What is the Bible teaching?” Ask the Holy Spirit for insight, and use the resources below to help.
Apply –– How can you apply this in real life?
Respond –– Use what you’ve learned to pray, write out a next step, or consider who you can share this with.
PRAY
Today, would you add these things to your prayer time as you pray and fast?
God, thank You for the display of love Jesus showed me on the cross
Help me to show love to others where it may be difficult for me to show them love
Show me Your love today, that it might overflow from me to the people around me
Prepare us to show love to others in our church as we welcome new families and individuals
