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A New Commandment – Part 2

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
John 13:34

Some years ago General Omar Bradley made a business trip on a commercial airline, wearing a regular suit instead of his military uniform. When he reached his seat he started doing some paperwork. As it turned out, the man seated next to him was a young Army private who didn't recognize Bradley. So after take-off, he turned to the General and said, "Since we're going to be together for a while, it would be nice if we got to know each other. My guess is that you're a banker." Not wishing to seem rude but needing to finish his work, Bradley replied, "No, I'm General Omar Bradley, a five-star general in the U.S. Army. I head up the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C" Without missing a beat, the young private replied, "Well, sir, that's a very important job. I sure hope you don't blow it!" Your job is to love - don't blow it! God's love is the most powerful force the world's ever seen and it's up to us to carry the torch and keep it burning! The Bible says, "clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. [But] the most important clothing you must wear is love. [It] binds us all together in perfect harmony" (Colossians 3:12-14). It's nice to quote scriptures, pray long articulate prayers, study theology and attend church, but only when people see your love will they be impacted by your life. Love, not words, is the real test of your discipleship!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, no matter what the world throws at me today – help me to love all I meet and show them your love and witness to your presence here. Let me be an instrument of your compassion and mercy. In Your Precious Name, Amen