09/07/2020
The Law of Love (2)
'Above all, clothe yourselves with love...' Colossians 3:14 NLT
God's love is the most powerful force the world has ever seen. And as a follower of Christ, it is up to
you to carry the torch and keep it burning. The Bible says, '...Clothe yourselves with tender-hearted
mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience... Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds
us all together in perfect harmony.' (Colossians 3:12-14 NLT) It's one thing to quote Scriptures, pray
long articulate prayers in public, study theology and attend church. But only when people see your love
will they be impacted by your life. Love, not words, is the true test of your discipleship. It's said that
General Omar Bradley once made a business trip on a commercial airline wearing a regular suit instead of
his military uniform. When he reached his seat, he started doing some paperwork. As it turned out, the
man sitting next to him was a young army private who didn't recognise Bradley. So, after take-off, he
turned to the general and said, 'Since we're going to be together for a while, it would be nice if we got
to know each other. My guess is that you're a banker.' Not wishing to seem rude, but needing to finish
his work, Bradley replied, 'No, I'm General Omar Bradley, a five-star general in the US Army. I head up
the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.' Without missing a beat, the young private
replied, 'Well, sir, that's a very important job, and I sure hope you don't blow it!' Your most important
job today is to show God's love - so don't blow it!