John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
If you live in the greater Birmingham area, a lot of strange and bizarre things have happened. A young child died at the airport because a sign accidently fell on his family. In a local park, a teenager was recently tragically killed and shot in the park. There were other stories where children were killed as the result of domestic disputes between their parents. Senseless crimes and all could and should have been avoided.
There is no explanation I can give to justify any of these events. I listened to the relatives of all the victims who are shocked, hurt and grieving the loss of their loved ones. It is a terrible time. Nothing good about what has happened in our city and surrounding communities.
What is the greatest gift God has given all of us? “Love.” Love is a gift and love is a commandment. Our society has become too selfish and self driven to the fact we don’t value life. Our teens seem to have their conscious seared and the hearts turned cold. Men and women in relationships are so angry with each other that they will kill themselves and their own children. Where is the love?
In challenging times, love. When your faced with people who don’t like you, love. When you are angry and you want to retaliate, love. When your spouse has made you mad beyond belief, love. There is no greater solution. There is no better cure.
Love is what saved all of us. Love healed us. Love delivered us. Love died on the cross. Love loved you when you did not know what love was. Love went to hell on your behalf. Love forgave you of all your sins. That’s love! God has given each of us the gift to love.
Romans 5:5
5 Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.
It is not always easy but never underestimate the power of love . It is a gift from God but also a spiritual weapon that can change the course of action. Love heals. Love brings joy. Love binds a family. Love settles disputes. Your love is a gift from God for you to share with someone; don’t forget to use it! Our world needs you to share!
Brother Clarence
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