Being Good News – “Love One Another”
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34
Jesus gave this command in the hours before his crucifixion. As the bearer of the best news, Jesus Christ reveals to us what love is through his life, death, and resurrection. Our greatest act as his followers is to act in love to one another.
What Does It Mean to “Love One Another”
Normally, jealousy, envy, revenge, and comparison trump most everything else. The notion of love, empathy, and compassion is almost unique, and definitely good news for all.
So let’s get practical on ways to “love out” John 13:34…
1. Check on your Christian family – visit them, call them, and be fully present
2. Help a friend plan a church event – help the helpers help everyone else
3. Host a friend for the night – know someone going through a difficult time? Give them a “get away” and have them over for a meal, a movie, a chat and a prayer.
4. Volunteer – Help each other with their thing (clean a garage, build a fence, clean a house, etc).
5. Do a favour – help a hectic day be easier and do an errand to someone
6. Spend some time in prayer – Make some time for a specific prayer for a specific friend’s specific need
7. Take a meal – know someone recovering from an illness or surgery, take a meal, and set up a roster so others can help as well.
8. Write a letter – encourage, appreciate and show a little love
9. Forgive someone – forget the grudge, forget the justice, no matter the pain
10. Practice radically ordinary hospitality – open your house to everyone, neighbours and Christian friends alike. It makes neighbours friends, and friends family in Jesus Christ.
