One of the things I love about John
is his passion for love. He wrote and spoke about it often, making sure we
understood that to change a life or culture love must be at the center. The
great example he would use was Jesus; a man who changed the world with radical
love!
This week we honor a man who chose
love as his weapon to change America. While many saw and wanted to change the
racism that inhabited this country, one man chose love. There were many groups
and people that thought violence and “hate for hate” were the only options. One
man looked around, saw the darkness in his countrymen and brothers in faith,
and he knew that in order to change hearts he had to bring the light.
What is great
about the Martin Luther King Jr. example is that he stood strong and did not
waiver in the face of defeat. Though abuses occurred, he knew what was right,
and allowed love to win over others. Once people were won over they knew they
had to change, they knew they also had to stand up to the wrongs that were
being committed. If we truly show the love that Jesus showed, we too can make a
difference.
It is easy in our
culture to “try on” the love thing; but unless we relentlessly commit, changes
will not happen. Whether we are aware or not, people are watching us; they know
how committed to love we are, they know how consistently we love. If we want to
win others to Christ, if we want to change this culture, if we want our kids to
have a better tomorrow, we need to commit to a fanatical love.
My challenge to
you this week is to commit to loving those around you. Smile at the people you
meet and show that you care to those who need it. Pray for every single person
on your Oikos prayer list and love as if they are watching you at all times.
Commit this week and tell us your stories in the comment section. I guarantee
that if you commit to a life of love God will do amazing things around you!
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