DO THEY KNOW

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

John 13:34,35 KJV

Several years ago, I had a wonderful Sunday school teacher but I could never remember her name.  I remembered how loving and kind she was but I couldn’t remember her name.  When I told her I couldn’t remember her name she said “It’s okay because you know I love Jesus and that I love you”.

It is so important and even urgent that people see the love of Jesus in our smiles and hear His love for them in the words we say to them.  There are so many people who are hurting, lonely, heartbroken, going through crises and some of them are even suicidal.  They need to know how much Jesus loves them.

What about our spouse and children?  Do we tell them we love them every day or just on birthdays and holidays?  A man who was talking to a friend said “I don’t have to tell my wife I love her.  My wife should know I love her.  I married her.”  I’m so glad our Bridegroom, Jesus tells us every day that He loves us.

What about Jesus?  Do we tell Him every day how much we love Him and appreciate Him or do we just tell Him on Christmas day?  I believe we hurt Him and break His heart many times because we neglect to talk to Him and tell Him that we love Him.  Jesus has feelings and we need to tell Him that we love Him.

Joanne Lowe

February 1, 2015