A Revelation Of Selfless Love

Have you ever wondered what it means to love others truly? Jesus taught us the importance of love, emphasizing that it is not just an ordinary commandment but something extraordinary. In John 13:34, Jesus said, "...as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." But what makes this commandment new and different? Let's dive deeper.

Jesus was not introducing a brand-new concept but was revealing a new depth and meaning to the commandment to love. He showed us that love goes beyond mere words or actions. Jesus loved us so deeply that He sacrificed His own life for our sake., demonstrating sacrificial and selfless love. He didn't just love His neighbor as Himself; He loved us more than Himself. He wants us to have that kind of love for one another.

Through the Apostle John, who witnessed Jesus' love firsthand, we understand that this commandment of love existed from the beginning. It wasn't an entirely new commandment, but the revelation of it became clearer through Jesus. In 1 John 2:7-8, John confirms, “Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning." He explains that the darkness has passed, and the true light now shines.

The darkness that separated us from God obscured our understanding of true love. However, through Jesus' life and example, the darkness was dispelled. His love illuminated our hearts and revealed the true nature of God's commandments. In Jesus, we see love in its purest form. It's a love that extends grace, forgives, serves, and sacrifices.

Today, let's choose to love one another deeply and unconditionally. Let's remember Jesus' words in John 13:34. We should allow the love of God to pass through us and reach out to those in our surroundings. By doing so, we reflect His love to a world in need. May our lives be a testament to the new revelation of love that Jesus has shown us.