Happy Friday! It’s an exciting time to be a part of Christ Fellowship. Reflect on Jesus’ last supper as you consider how you’ll participate in CF’s new vision.
Reflect
Read through John 13–15 once more. What can we learn from Christ’s relationship with his disciples? How is Jesus a model for us in our relationships, especially as we seek to reach out and have meaningful conversations with those in our community?
Connect
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. (John 13:34–35)
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:12–13)
At his last supper with his disciples, Jesus tells them to love one another. He felt so strongly about this command, that he gave it to them twice. The bond we share with our fellow believers is special. We are part of God’s family — brothers and sisters in Christ, knit together in love and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
How seriously are we taking this command? Are we known in our communities as Christ’s disciples because of our love for one another? As a church family, are we displaying the life-changing, heart-healing, behavior-altering love of Christ for the world to see? Could we commit to gathering around tables and engaging in meaningful conversations with each other and building greater love and trust?
We can share love around a table. I know that it’s hard to think about gathering together during a pandemic. But for those who are able, let’s find ways to connect with at least one other person and encourage them with Jesus’ love this week.
