John 15:12-14
“12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.”
On this day November 11th, 2017 as we honor our military veterans let us not forget the love bestowed upon us by our Lord and Savior. It is this love that commands us to love one another so much that we would give our own life to protect our friends. A love like unto His own for us. Most of our military personnel know when they enlist they are volunteering for a duty which could require them to give their life for the freedoms of their family, friends, and neighbors.
But this love is not just bestowed upon our brothers and sisters in Christ in our military. No. Christ commanded it to His churches. We are to love one another with a love so strong we would do anything we possibly can for a brother or sister in need. Sometimes that is just prayer. Other times, if the Lord has blessed us with money or material things He may put it on our hearts to share our blessings with others who are in need. But then there may come a time where we maybe asked to give the ultimate sacrifice of our own life to defend a brother or sister as in the recent killings we have seen in some churches in the US.
Child of God, how is your love for the brethren? Will you give your all as Christ did? Or are you so self-righteous you care not for your brothers and sisters in Christ? Also remember our love for one another should go deeper than what is seen on the surface. “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
Praise ye the Lord!!!
Stephen McCool Sr.
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