United we Stand – In Love

Today is no longer just another day. It is a day that stands out in history not only for the events that took place, but for the events that are still taking place as a result from it. Thousands of lives have been lost - some for no reason at all and others for fighting on behalf of the rights and freedoms of others.

Even after twelve years, this day still brings pain and anger for people across the world. Unfortunately this has caused some of us to lose focus on what Jesus has taught:

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” -John 13:34-35 NKJV

Jesus always emphasized the importance of love. Yet here we are hundreds of years later, forgetting this essential commandment. We are in a world that is focused more on revenge and worldly “justice” than sharing the love of Jesus. We let the pain and anger we feel take over instead of living as Jesus would.

As we recognize this day and remember the events that took place, I encourage us to also remember the powerful words of Jesus. We should not be showing hate or dislike for one another, but instead sharing the prevailing love we know. It is up to our generation to take a stand and show the love of Christ to everyone – despite the events of the past.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7 NKJV

~Cassandra Whitworth