“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 14:28)
Have you ever shown attitude toward someone? Maybe a cheek or a cold shoulder? We often treat people based on whatever emotion we’re feeling at the moment. Sometimes we’re sad, reaching out for comfort from those around us. Other times, anger consumes us, and we seek someone to blame, venting our frustrations on them. But the most painful feeling of all? Not feeling loved and shutting ourselves off from the ability to love in return. Fortunately, we have Jesus, who modeled for us the essence of love and how to treat others. Let’s reflect on how Jesus loved.
“If there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:1-11)
How do you treat the people around you?
Take a moment to reflect on this for each of the following categories: family, friends, neighbors, classmates, strangers, your teacher, or your boss.
How did Jesus treat others? How did He respond in times of anguish and pain? How encouraged are you to adopt that loving mindset?
I’ll admit, I don’t always treat others as I should. Sometimes, I feel spiteful; other times, I feel lonely or hurt. Anger can creep in, and I might feel wretched. So, what do we do when we find ourselves in such a state? Turning to God should always be our first option, yet it’s not always easy. Paul encourages us to act without selfish ambition, to consider the interests of others. I know I often fall short of “considering others better than myself” or treating them with the love they deserve.
But think about Jesus. He bore all our pain and lowered Himself to the status of a servant. He loved, He served, He saved, and then He lived. That’s how we must strive to live. There’s a song that reminds us, “We live, we love, we forgive and never give up, ’cause the days we are given are gifts from above. So today, remember to love.”
“Jesus gave us the commandment to love one another. As He has loved us, we need to show compassion and love to others. If you don’t know how, ask Jesus to teach you to love like He does.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Your greatness astounds me, and Your love fills my heart with gratitude. I thank You for the gift of my wife, my family, and my friends who pour their love into my life each day. Please teach me to love like You love—unconditionally, selflessly, and wholeheartedly. Help me to embrace each opportunity to show compassion, understanding, and kindness to everyone I encounter. Grant me the strength to rise above my feelings of anger, hurt, or loneliness, and instead reflect Your love in my actions. May I always remember that every moment is a chance to share Your light with the world. In Jesus’ Name, I pray, Amen!
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