John 13:34-35 New King James Version
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
I have read this Bible verse hundreds of times in my life. But when communing with the Holy Spirit, there is always something new in the realization of its depth. Sometimes, there is a new perspective that opens, and I think, “why didn’t I see that before?”
Seeing a new understanding of an old word highlights the obvious that wasn’t so obvious on previous visits to the word. This prompts the thought I need to combat the feeling that I can dismiss the possibility of new revelations when I see a word again and again.
The children’s choir in South African were signing a song that employed the “New Commandment” as the lyrics to a song that moved my soul.
It dawned on me as I contemplated the singing of “A New Commandment” that I must become more aware of just how Jesus has loved me.
As I consider this notion, which should have been self-evident those hundreds of time I read it before, requires some very deliberate and focused introspection. I anticipate a long and interesting exploration of just how in the myriad ways Jesus has loved me and those near and dear to me.
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TURNING POINTS
When I am extricated from my daily rituals by some unexpected event or experience, I find there is a turning point lurking in the moment. This was one of those moments. I have always appreciated what God has done and continues to do in my life, but there is always room to enhance my depth of gratitude.