Because They Fail To Understand

December 2

Love enables us to see things in others that are not readily discernible by those who do not know them intimately. The recalcitrant student at school is perceived by his teacher as a distraction to her classroom, while to his loving mother, he is seen as her delight.

A hard-driving executive is perceived as demanding and unflinching by his employees, but to the wife and children he loves, he is adored. Love establishes a distinction that nothing else can when it comes to interacting with people. Jesus stated the same thing to His followers in His words to them in John 14:21.

“Those who know My commands and obey them are the ones who love Me, and my Father will love those who love Me. I will love them and will show Myself to them.” If we love Jesus, we will desire to please Him by adhering to His commandments. Our love for Him will manifest itself to those around us. But, those who do not know Him, do not love Him, will not be compelled to obey His word; they won’t understand our blessing.

In fact, they will disdain the commandments of God. They will continue to endeavor to achieve the pinnacle of aggrandizement in their professional and personal lives, they will continue to strive to maintain the ‘upper hand.’ Because they fail to understand that there is a great dichotomy between raw power and abiding love they will continue to pursue the former. They will fail to see that one affords a temporary high; the other gives everlasting joy.