January 28, 2023

The love that Christ-followers have for one another crosses artificial boundaries. Being rich, poor, old, or young does not change the flow of his love through us toward others who also love Jesus. Jesus unites us and creates a loving bond. He brings us together no matter where we go on earth. 

Let brotherly love continue. Hebrews 13:1

It’s comfortable associating with the body of Christ, but we must venture outside the confines of our camp just as Jesus did when he endured the cross. Every sacrifice you make to tell others about his cleansing blood does not go unnoticed, and those in the world who are brought in will appreciate you caring enough to tell them the truth about Jesus and his love.

So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. Hebrews 13:12-13

The photo was from July when the crepe myrtles were blooming.