18/10/2025
Verse of the Day for October 18, 2025
John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
💭 Reflection
This verse from Jesus is simple in wording, yet profound in meaning and application. Let’s break it down:
“My command is this…”
This reminds us that this isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a command. When Jesus gives a command, He’s speaking with divine authority.
“Love each other…”
The focus: us, in community. It’s not just about loving people when it’s convenient or they’re easy to love. It’s requiring each other—that means all in the community of faith.
“as I have loved you.”
This is the crux: the standard isn’t whatever we can muster, but the love Jesus has shown. His love was sacrificial, unconditional, extended even to those who rejected Him, inclusive, and faithful.
What this means for us today:
We’re invited to reflect on how Christ has loved us: generously, patiently, forgivingly. Then let that love overflow in our relationships.
Loving like Jesus means sometimes loving even when it’s hard, when there are hurts, misunderstandings, differences.
This kind of love builds community, heals wounds, points others to Christ’s love.
It also implies action: love isn’t passive. It shows in the way we treat others, encourage others, forgive others, serve others.