John 13:34-35 A New Command

Here is counsel to be observed, a directive not well followed.
For when the flesh rises up within, we find it difficult to swallow.
But we don't live this Christian life in the strength of man's strong will;
We live by faith in the Spirit's might, when by Him we are infilled.

Jesus commands that we love others in the way He loves us.
This is more than a nice idea to ponder and discuss.
There is a clear identification for those who follow the Lord
The manner in which they live with others certainly strikes a chord.

"A new commandment," Jesus said, so this is not a suggestion.
Deciding whether to love your brother is not open to reflection.
"I give to you," is His word. It seems to be quite explicit.
It's a command for every believer; be sure you do not miss it.

"As I have loved you," is the example given. Surely this is clear.
If we would truly follow our Lord, love must be always near.
"By this all will know," Jesus said, "that you are my disciples."
Loving is more than a platitude uttered in endless cycles.

So we ask, "How are you doing in following this command?"
Have you surrendered your attitude to be guided by His hand?"
The proof of godly love and life is not how you jump and shout.
It's whether the grace of God has come in and how His love flows out.