Advent Day 24 - Love One Another

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Advent Day 24 - Love One AnotherScripture: John 13:34 (NIV)
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
Welcome back! As we near the end of our Advent journey, let's focus on Jesus' words in John 13:34: "Love one another." Just as He loves us.
Picture the camaraderie among the Avengers or the fellowship in The Lord of the Rings. Those bonds are strong because they're rooted in shared purpose and sacrifice. Jesus calls us to a love that's even deeper—a love modeled after His own.
That phrase "As I have loved you" raises the bar significantly. Jesus' love is unconditional, sacrificial, and forgiving. He washed His disciples' feet, served others selflessly, and ultimately laid down His life.
We're called to emulate that kind of love. It's not about grand gestures but daily choices—listening to a friend in need, forgiving someone who hurt us, or serving without expecting anything in return.
By loving others as Jesus loves us, we become reflections of Him in a world that desperately needs His love.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for demonstrating perfect love. Help us to love others as You have loved us. Remove any barriers in our hearts that prevent us from loving fully. May our love be a testament to Your transforming power. In Your precious name, Amen.
I hope these episodes have encouraged you to deepen your understanding of God's love and to share it abundantly with others. Stay tuned for our final episode on Christmas Day, where we'll celebrate the arrival of Jesus, the embodiment of all we've discussed—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
Until then, may God's unfailing love surround you and flow through you!