John 13:31-35 (NRSV)
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Verse 31When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. Verse 32If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Verse 33Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' Verse 34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. Verse 35By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
Devotion
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” How many people know we are disciples of Jesus? How obvious do we make it? I often challenge myself by asking the old question, “If you were put on trial for being a disciple of Jesus, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
Prayer
Give me love, dear God, that others may see your good works in me. Help me to live my life in such a way that others will see Jesus and be drawn to him. Amen.