Along the way I’ve discovered that love is my mission. When Christ lived out this simple concept, He transformed the world. His mission of revealing to the universe the character of God was played out in His love for His Father and His love for His people.
While searching the Scriptures, I’ve discovered God’s character of love throughout the Old and New Testaments. When asked which was the greatest of the Commandments, Christ revealed the very essence of God: “He said, ‘ “Love the Lord your God with everything you’ve got: your heart, your soul, your mind—everything!” This is the first and most important commandment. And the second commandment goes hand-in-hand with the first: “Love others every bit as much as you love yourself.” These two commandments are inseparable. They are the bedrock that all the other commandments and teachings stand on.’ ” ~Matthew 22:37-40 (Randy Reed Paraphrased Version)
I’ve found that it’s one thing to quote texts and say God is love, but it’s a wholly different experience to dig deep, to discover, and to live out this truth in my own life.
It’s kind of funny to discover that after all my seeking, my deep soul searching, my anguish of spirit, that the answer is so simple, so obvious, so available; but there it is—the meaning of life: To reveal God’s love to the world—nothing more grandiose, nothing more glamorous; instead it’s a simple, beautiful, profound message.
So join me as I take the words of Christ seriously and choose to simply love—both Him and my fellow man.
Final Thought: But the question remains: If love is the answer, how do I reveal the love of God to the world? The answer is equally simple: The Bible is God’s love letter to us, a flawless guide on how to love.
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