God's Glory Church

“Love one another with brotherly love; precede one another with honor!” — Romans 12:10

A marathon race is a difficult test. To run through it, the athlete must constantly push himself physically and emotionally. And for one high school girl, a cross-country race is an opportunity to push not herself, but others. During training and races, 14-year-old Susan Bergman rolls a wheelchair with her older brother in front of her. Geoffrey was not even two years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest. As a result, the boy received serious brain damage and cerebral palsy. Today, Susan sacrifices her own athletic goals so that Geoffrey can compete with her. What love and sacrifice!

The Apostle Paul also thought about love and sacrifice when he called on his readers to be brotherly to one another (Rom. 12:10). He knew that the Roman Christians faced problems of envy, anger, and dissension (v. 18). Therefore, he persuaded them to let divine love into their hearts. The love that flows from the love of Christ will work for the good of others. She will be sincere and generous (v. 13). Those who love with such love put the interests of others before their own (v. 16).

As Christians, we participate in the race of love by helping others reach the finish line. Although such participation is difficult, it brings glory to Jesus Christ. Therefore, in the name of love, we will rely on the fact that He will send us the strength to love and serve.

What does it mean to you to love people as God loves them? How does Jesus show that this kind of love is more than feelings?

God, in the name of love and for Your glory, help me to put others before myself.

Author: Marvin Williams