AUG. 29, 2013
Overwhelming
Concern
Read: John 13:31-35
A new
commandment I give to you, that you love one another. —John
A
while ago, I wrote an article about my wife, Marlene, and her struggles with
vertigo.
When the article appeared, I was unprepared for the tidal wave of
response from readers
offering encouragement, help, suggestions and, mostly,
concern for her well-being. These messages came from all over the world, from
people in all walks of life. expressions of loving concern for my wife poured
in to the point where we could not even begin to answer them all.
It was
overwhelming in the best kind of way to see the body of Christ respond to
Marlene’s struggle. We were, and remain, deeply grateful.
At
its core, this is how the body is supposed to work. Loving concern for our
brothers and
sisters in Christ becomes the evidence that we have experienced
His love. While addressing
the disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus said, “A new
commandment I give to you, that you
love one another; as I have loved you, that
you also love one another. By this all will know
that you are My disciples”
(John 13:34-35).
Marlene
and I experienced a sampling of Christlike love and concern in those letters we
received. With the help of our Savior and as a way of praising Him, may we show
others
that kind of love as well.
Bearing people’s heavy burdens,
Shouldering their pain and grief,
Shows the love of Christ to others,
Bringing them His sure relief. —Anon.
The height of our love for God is indicated by the depth of our
love for one
another. —Morley
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
