Love Would Be Enough

eDevotion

Encouragement for your daily walk with God

I once read a legend about the apostle John. In the story, John constantly repeated the words, "Little children, love one another." He said it so often that his disciples became weary of the phrase. Toward the end of his life, he was being carried to the assembly when his disciples asked him, "Why do you keep repeating the same words?" John’s profound reply was, "Because it is the Lord's commandment — and if only this one were fulfilled, it would be enough."

Isn’t that the truth! Our greatest witness is not our eloquent words of wisdom, though they may be sublime. It is not our knowledge of Scripture, though it may be vast and profound. It is not our material giving, though it may be very helpful. 

No, the greatest witness we have is a demonstration of love, because “love never fails” [1st Corinthians 13:8]. Unfailing love can change the world. It can change darkness to light and enemies to friends. 

If your desire is to be a witness for Christ, the best thing you can do is start loving others the way the He loves you.  

As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you: continue, all of you, in My love. John 15:9