We needed a new commandment…higher than the 10 that God gave Moses.

I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. John 13:34-35 AMP

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He raised the bar by giving us a new commandment. He knew that the new commandment of love would transcend all the previous commandments given by God to man. This new commandment of LOVE is the highest “order” from the Commander in Chief of the Army of God. “Orders” in the military sense are given to soldiers before there is ever any action taken. Soldiers eagerly await the orders from the CO.

We have been given orders to love. Love one another AS HE has loved us. He knew that we fulfill the order when He gave it to us. He knew that He was also giving us the ability to love with the same love that He loved (and loves) us with when He gave us the command. This command, when acted on, will change the very atmosphere around us. As the world around us becomes more and more selfish and self-centered the love of God through the body of Christ will shine brighter and brighter. Let’s obey the command today. WE CAN DO IT!