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Love As Christ Loves

by Brett Fuller on March 16, 2020

In Leviticus 19:18, God said to the people of Israel, "...love your neighbor as yourself". Though praiseworthy would the believer have been who fulfilled this command, Jesus raised the bar to a whole new level. He said in John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another."

This commandment was not "new" in its nature but "new" in its scope. Jesus understood well, that loving your neighbor as you have loved yourself was good. However, since most folks didn't love themselves properly, the filter through which they brought care to others needed to be changed. If now, the matrix through which they brought care for others was God's care for them, then subjectivity could be removed, and all men could be treated properly by all men. In short, love can have its intended effect if we were to love our neighbor in the same way He (Christ) loves us!

Today, find a way to step up your devotion to someone else by remembering how much and how well God has loved you. Love right, love well.

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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