Are You Loving Others Well?
Jesus replied:
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with
all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is
like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang
on these two commandments.” - Matthew 22:37-40
Douglas MacArthur
II, nephew of the great General Douglas MacArthur, was an American statesman
who served as Counselor to the State Department under Secretary of State John
Foster Dulls.
MacArthur was known
for being a particularly hard worker. Once when Secretary Foster called his
home asking for Douglas, Mrs. MacArthur mistook him for an aide and snapped at
him. She said, “Mr. MacArthur is where he always is – weekdays, Saturdays,
Sundays, and nights – at his office!”
Within minutes,
MacArthur got a telephone call at his office from Dulles, who told him, “Go
home at once, boy. Your home front is crumbling!”
The most important
part of our earthly lives is the relationships we have with those we love – our
friends and our family. Yet too often, life distracts us from investing in
those relationships. And when that happens, we miss out on the love and support
from those God has placed in our lives.
Don’t let life distract
you from loving others. Make it a point to connect with those whom God has
placed in your life regularly. It’s one of life’s greatest blessings!
Prayer Challenge:
Pray that God would
help you stay connected with those whom He’s placed in your life – and to love
them well!
Questions for
Thought:
Why do you think
many relationships with friends and family tend to degrade over time?
What are some
practical steps you can take to maintain healthy relationships with others?