Friday, May 9, 2014

Love One Another

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35  

Love. Love one another. Love like Jesus loved. Up to this point in His life Jesus had shown love by teaching, healing, feeding and being compassionate to people—even those who didn’t show Him love. That’s the kind of example Jesus is for us…loving those who don’t “deserve” our love—our compassion, our caring.  Sometimes that is even within our own family or circle of friends. I have a very loving family and supportive group of friends—but there are some in every community who aren’t loving. I think of the domestic violence victims who seemingly have no way out. Love one another. Reach out to victims like these people, mostly women and children, and help them. Help them find the Lord…and provide for their basic needs. That is what Jesus would do. That is how He would show His love. 

RSVP: Listen to Jesus’ voice today—He will tell you how He wants you to help others…to show His love. It may not be to those victims of Domestic Violence, but it may be to others who are in your home, neighborhood or community…or somewhere around the world who are lonely and just need to see Jesus in you. How will you respond today to Jesus’ voice calling you to love one another? 

Prayer~ Jesus, We know what real love is because You gave up Your life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion--how can God's love be in that person? So let us not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions...from 1 John 3:16-18 NLT. Lord, may my actions speak louder than my words in giving You the glory and honor for showing me how to love others. 

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
Love God…love the food He created! Something to share with others….

Foods that nourish are foods that show love…but then so do scrumptious desserts. Hmmm. What shall we feast on today? Something quick and simple that can be served at any time of day.

Avocado Baked Eggs – serves 2 (double recipe for 4)

1 ripe avocado
2 eggs
Salt and pepper (black or cayenne)
Fresh thyme, chives or basil
Cooked crumbled bacon

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut avocado in half lengthwise. Remove seed and place on baking pan. Crack egg into hole in the egg. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and fresh herbs of your choice. Bake for 15 minutes. Top with additional fresh herbs and crumbled bacon, if desired. Serve with toast or a whole grain roll and fruit for a totally balanced meal.  

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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