Devotionals from my Bible app: The Mark of a Disciple (John 13:35)

Note before sharing the devotional: This year, let's not only focus on Jesus, but follow Him as well.

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35, NKJV

The Mark of a Disciple

Jesus says that everyone will be able to recognize us as His disciples by our love for one another. That means loving one another the way Jesus intended is a way of identifying ourselves as Christians. It is also one way to share the love of Jesus with others.

While culture promotes a selfish way of living, where we look out for ourselves first, God’s Word encourages us to be counter-cultural in how we love others.

• We should be selfless instead of selfish.
• We should do what we can to put others before
• ourselves.
• We should look for ways to help one another.

When we choose to love others, we show them Jesus' love. And through loving others, people will recognize that our lives differ from the world around us. We will be able to share the message and hope of Jesus through the love that we show.

Take time during this season of Advent, to reflect on your own life. Do people know you as a disciple of Jesus Christ through the way you love others? If not, what steps can you take to build a habit of love?

https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.13.35.ESV