ONE RED PILOT

John 13:34-35…
“A new command I give to you:Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

I work in full-time ministry. I would be lying if I said I’ve never been so caught up in what I do and where I’ve done it that I think people should know me because of the positions I’ve held and where I’ve held them. I know…lame, just being honest. For example…

I’ve been in the grocery store and someone will look at me or do a 2nd take. I would immediately think “oh they know me from church”. Seriously? Maybe they thought I had a funny haircut, maybe they thought I was starring at them, or the obvious thought they had “wow, he’s handsome.” )

This verse in John is such a great kick in the pants of how we should be known. If someone is going to recognize me in the grocery store I want it to be because I helped them change their tire on the side of the road. I want it to be because they saw me take a homeless guy to Waffle House and buy him lunch. I want to be known by my love so that I can be known as His.

Serious question here…does your life (not your job, house, car, or tatoo) say you are a disciple of Jesus, if not…it should.

favor to you,
nate