06/04/2026
06 April 2026
Loving others is knowing
Jeremiah spoke on God’s behalf to Shallum, the king of Judah whose farther, Josiah had been one of few righteous rulers Judah would ever know,
Jeremiah 22:16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
Jeremiah’s question served as an admonition to imitate Josiah’s behaviour,
Jeremiah 22:15 Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
Josiah knew God because he obeyed God, and Shallum’s departure from the path would not end well for him, he would die in captivity in Babylon.
How do you get to know God? Jesus kept it simple.
1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
What are God’s commandments?
John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
We’ve heard this before and read it before, but have you lived it? Its impact is transformative.
You don’t have to conquer the world for Christ or accumulate wealth, power or influence to glorify God, but you do have to love others.
This love is not some warm, fuzzy vibe you send out, it’s a choice you make each day to look out for others best interests and highest good, and you just have to take your best shot.
You may even take some shots in return, but so did Jesus, for Jesus thought it was worth the risk to love us, and this is why you can take that risk today, Amen.
Prof. Dr. Aubrey W Burger.
Jesus Christ Reformation Ministration
and Theological Seminary (JCRMTS)
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