Brotherly Love is not a Suggestion

As followers of Yeshua, we keep our focus upon Him for instruction and direction. We study, we sing songs and we pray. We say “It’s all about You, Jesus,” but is that an accurate description of what it means to be His disciple?

On His last night on Earth following the Passover Meal, His Last Supper, in an intimate moment with His disciples, Yeshua shared these words with His closest friends;

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Forgive me for stepping on toes, but He did not say to “love on one another.” Love is not a task, it is the representation of the invisible God at work in people who represent Him. His disciples were appointed to the most important position in the affairs of mankind. When Jesus died, He made love possible and accessible for those who believe. We who believe are responsible to see this through in our generation. God help us if we do not take this to heart in our daily lives.

To avoid future confusion, Yeshua added this;

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.”

As we continue our journey from Jacob, the absence of brotherly love becomes increasingly evident. The need for divine assistance to reflect God’s image grows greater with each generation and the longing for His help begins to yearn in the hearts and lives of the broken.

Has this generation been exposed to the Brotherly Love that Jesus purchased? If Jesus commanded us, we can do it!

It is our duty and honor, not a suggestion.