LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Inspired by 2 John 1:5-6

v5 – “And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another”.

Love is the heartbeat of our faith. It is the unmistakable mark of those who belong to Jesus. Near the end of His earthly life, Jesus spoke words that would forever shape the identity of His followers: “Love one another as I have loved you.” This wasn’t simply advice or a suggestion. It was a calling. A lifestyle. A declaration that love would be the evidence of His presence within us.

John, who walked closely with Jesus, never forgot those words. Years later, he wrote to believers with a deep, fatherly tone, reminding them that following Jesus meant loving each other continuously. To John, love wasn’t just a feeling or a kind act here and there. It was a daily walk, a way of life that reflected the heart of Christ to the world.

LOVE THAT REVEALS JESUS

People around us are always watching. They may not understand Scripture or church traditions, but they understand love. When Christians treat each other with kindness, patience, forgiveness, and honour, even when they disagree or come from different cultures, nations, or backgrounds, it becomes a powerful testimony. It shows that Jesus truly transforms lives.

From the earliest days of the Church, believers astonished the world because of their unity and compassion. Their love crossed barriers of race, social class, and personal history. This radical love made people stop and wonder: What kind of God inspires this kind of care? What kind of Saviour changes hearts this deeply?

That same opportunity is ours today. The world is hungry for something real; something deeper than arguments, division, or selfishness. Real love still draws people to Jesus.

LOVE THAT COSTS SOMETHING

Jesus loved us not because we deserved it, but because His heart is full of mercy. He loved us when we were broken, confused, and far from God. He proved the depth of His love through sacrifice.

This is our blueprint. This is the kind of love we are called to show to one another. A love that does not quit when things get uncomfortable. A love that forgives when it hurts. A love that chooses peace over pride. A love that prioritises unity over winning an argument.

True love is not measured by convenience, but by willingness to care even when it costs us something.

A LOVE THAT WALKS THE JOURNEY

Love cannot be a momentary gesture; it must be a continuous journey. John encourages us to walk in love: step by step, day by day, so that our lives reflect who Jesus is. Walking means movement. It means progress. It means that even when we fail, we get back up and try again.

Some days, love will feel easy. Other days, it may require every bit of strength we have. But every time we choose love, we align our lives closer to the heart of Jesus.

Today, take a simple step. Pray for another believer. Offer encouragement. Serve someone quietly. Reach out to someone who feels alone. Let love become your movement (your lifestyle), your testimony. Because when we love one another, the world sees Jesus through us. Amen.

SIX KEY TAKEAWAY POINTS

 Love is the defining mark of a follower of Jesus; our identity is seen in how we care for one another.
Love becomes our witness, drawing others toward the hope we have in Christ.

 Loving one another displays God’s heart to the world in a way that words alone cannot express.
Unity and compassion reveal the transforming power of Jesus.

 The love Jesus calls us to is sacrificial and enduring—not based on convenience.
It remains strong even when relationships are tested.

 Real love crosses boundaries of race, culture, background, and personal history.
It unites what the world often tries to divide.

 Love is not a moment but a walk, a daily decision to reflect Jesus in our actions:
Even small acts of care can carry eternal impact.

 When we love one another, we obey Jesus and bring His light into a world desperate for hope.
Our love gives people a glimpse of God’s love for them.