John 15:13
Greater
love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends ~ John
15:13
Our
life is precious, and we cling to it, even in the face of disease and lost hope
of recovery. We will still fight for every breath to enter our body, for this
life is the most precious object we possess. Therefore, when one is willing to
lay down their life for another, it shows the greatest of loves. Jesus uttered
these words recorded and shows us how far our love for each other should
extend. Jesus loved us and laid down His life for us. How in these days can we
lay down our life for another? Jesus reconciled His enemies in this event, for
Jesus died for those of all nations and peoples who previously were against
Him, denying Him even, to save them for eternity. He died so that even as we
cling to our life here, we who believe in Him know there is a life here-after.
How we can follow this example is by walking in love, and where we can or how
we can, we offer our life for another. We can no longer stand on the side-lines
with this call. We are not mere observers, but we are doers, breaking down
walls of intemperance, prejudice, injustice, and oppression with our voice of
love, our voice of making change, our act of making our love for all people become
a reality in this world.
Pastor Julia
image: Hannah Bushing
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