Thursday, May 18, 2017

SABRINA

Are you ready for today’s parade? You know, the people parade. Whether in person, online or on a phone screen, the flurry of today’s relationships will be in full swing shortly. Some of these relationships we chose. Others – not so much.

Scripture says much about how we should — and should not — treat each other. In John 13:34-35, Jesus clarifies relationships when He tells us: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Jesus gave us the model for love. Consistent. Unconditional. Without strings attached. When we accurately model this, those we come in contact with catch a glimpse of Jesus.

I encourage you, as you go through today, to look at your parade of people. Rather than biting back at the disgruntled co-worker or ignoring the person who has obviously had a difficult life, take the opportunity to be Jesus in that moment. YOU have the opportunity to change the view on their parade! And remember – don’t let someone rain on your parade! Use it as a moment to exemplify Jesus!