31 When he had gone out, Yeshua said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. 32 If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him immediately.

33 Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Yehudim, 'Where I am going, you can't come,' so now I tell you.

34 A new mitzvah I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my talmidim, if you have love for one another." (John 13:31-35 HNV)

A while ago, I wrote an article about my wife, Marlene, and her struggles with vertigo. When the article appeared, I was unprepared for the tidal wave of response from readers offering encouragement, help, suggestions and, mostly, concern for her well-being. These messages came from all over the world, from people in all walks of life. Expressions of loving concern for my wife poured in to the point where we could not even begin to answer them all. It was overwhelming in the best kind of way to see the body of Christ respond to Marlene’s struggle. We were, and remain, deeply grateful.

At its core, this is how the body is supposed to work. Loving concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ becomes the evidence that we have experienced His love. While addressing the disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples” (John 13:34-35).

Marlene and I experienced a sampling of Christlike love and concern in those letters we received. With the help of our Savior and as a way of praising Him, may we show others that kind of love as well.

Bearing people’s heavy burdens,
Shouldering their pain and grief,
Shows the love of Christ to others,
Bringing them His sure relief. —Anon.

The height of our love for God is indicated by the depth of our love for one another. —Morley

Overwhelming Concern
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What a blessing!

My brother Jonathan, This was my devotion this morning as well. It was interesting to read the HNV you provided.

Thank you for this and thank you for ALL the many wonderful things you do for the body of Christ here at RITA.

Your faithfulness, along with our other Moderator's faithful service in the Cause of Christ is appreciated very much.

Have a Blessed Day Jonathan ><>

Your brother Joe

I really enjoy reading the Bible in the Hebrew Names Version (HNV). I'm glad it blessed you two

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