Show-Me-Love

There happens one day in the 365 days in a calendar year, which demands show-me love: that day is February 14.  No matter if love is displayed with poems, flowers, diamonds, chocolate, cards, or dining – this is a show-me-love day.

John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, in The Gospel gives three distinct methods of love displayed.  First, The Father showed His great love to us as He “gave His only Son” as provision for man’s sin (John 3:16).  Then Jesus gave us a new commandment to “love one another just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34)  Finally, we show God how much we love him, “keep my commandments” (John 14:15).  Why is show-me-love so important?  Christ answers the question and gives Believers the mandate to love: “ By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)  We testify best and effectively of our love for Christ when we imitate Him, follow His example, obey His rules, and love one another.  Real Christianity isn’t a title, a name, or a social standing  – it’s The Person of Jesus Christ living in us, sinful natures made holy, revealing Himself in love for others.  True, we may celebrate February 14 once each year, but real show-me-love knows no limits on the calendar; it’s a continuous exercise in keeping Christ’s commandment because it’s what He does always.  He leads the way in show-me-love.  Let us continue to show love to one another!  Christ, then, is glorified!