Date: Friday, 16th January 2026
Text: John 13:34–35
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Love is the highest commandment and the clearest evidence that we belong to Christ. Jesus taught that love for one another would identify us as His true disciples (John 13:34–35). Our Christianity is most visible not in words or activities, but in how we love others daily.
Without love, even the most impressive spiritual activities lose their value. Scripture makes it clear that gifts, sacrifices, and service mean nothing when love is absent (1 Corinthians 13:1). Love gives purpose to everything we do and turns ordinary acts into expressions of God’s grace.
Walking in love preserves unity and creates an atmosphere where God’s presence dwells. The Bible declares that God Himself is love, and those who walk in love walk with God (1 John 4:8). Love protects the heart from bitterness and keeps relationships healthy.
As you journey through this year, choose love over offense and forgiveness over resentment. Let love guide your responses and shape your actions, for love binds everything together in perfect harmony (Colossians 3:14). When love rules your heart, God’s character is revealed through your life.
Action Nugget: Deliberately show love today, even where it is not deserved.
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