2 Samuel 23: 15-16 "... 15 David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” 16 So the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David.."
That is what love looks like.
The Philistines had captured Bethlehem and pushed David and his army to a cave outside of town. Three of David's men heard their King, probably under his breath, wish for a drink from the well of his youth.
They didn't call a meeting, they didn't form a committee, they sought no reward for good intentions. Their love for David demanded action, so they saddled up, broke through enemy lines, and risked their lives to get that water.
Love is something you do, not something you talk about.
Maybe we use the word "love" too much. We say we love ice cream, and sunsets..... Perhaps we water down the only word we have for the most powerful force in the universe. Love is epic. It is sacrificial. It never fails. It is the pinnacle of all emotion ... There are no degrees of Love. If it is not glorious, then it is not love.
It's important we understand the word. It defines us. "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."(1 John 4:8).
Does your love spur you to action? Would people say it defines you? When you say you love someone one, it should change everything. Don't accept, or practice some passive, discounted, version of the greatest power ever known.
Let me challenge you this week to "get some water" for someone you love. It shouldn't be reasonable, necessary, or expected. Do something outlandish. Decide to be a "mighty warrior" and recklessly live out extravagant love ....The world cannot argue against this, and it will brand you a Christian.
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
- Jesus
John 13:35
Awesome lesson, as usual! I Just love Tuesday mornings! Thank you for sharing.
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