Jesus’ love for humanity is evident in the way he lived his life and the ultimate sacrifice he made for us on the cross. In John 15:13, Jesus says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus fulfilled this statement by willingly dying on the cross for us, despite being sinless and blameless.
Jesus’ burning love is not just limited to his death on the cross; it is seen throughout his earthly ministry. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and gave hope to the hopeless. Jesus’ love is not based on what we can do for him but on who we are.
In Matthew’s gospel, a group of Pharisees asks Jesus which commandment in the law is the greatest. Jesus responds, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself'” (Matthew 22:37-39).
Jesus’ burning love is not just reserved for those who believe in him; it extends to all of humanity. In Luke 6:27-28, Jesus says, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” This is not an easy task, but it is a clear example of Jesus’ burning love. Jesus’ love extends beyond our own understanding and worldly limitations.
The apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Nothing can separate us from Jesus’ burning love.
Jesus’ burning love is not just reserved for us; it is also something he desires for us to share with others. In John 13:34-35, Jesus commands his disciples, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
Jesus’ burning love is not just an emotion; it is an action. It is a love that serves, sacrifices, and forgives. It is a love that seeks the good of others above our own. Jesus’ love is not just something we receive; it is something we give.
In conclusion, Jesus’ burning love is an all-consuming love that cannot be quenched. It is a sacrificial love that extends beyond our own understanding and reaches out to all of humanity. Jesus’ love is not just reserved for his followers; it extends to everyone. Jesus’ love is not just an emotion; it is an action. It is a love that serves, sacrifices, and forgives. May we all strive to love like Jesus, with burning love.