The Christians Way of Getting Love Part Introduction
Practically how do we receive love from one another? We all know the bible is full of the offensive command to feel and administer love to our brother. But as we have seen, this command infers a need in humanity for mutual love. So the bible says to love generously and sacrificially… but what about us? I am starting to hit a tension in the soul of everyone of us. This tension is about when we need to stand up for ourselves and when not to in relationships. Because we need love from God and others in order to give to others; we need to cultivate mutually giving relationships.
Christianity is indeed a call to love sacrificially and self-lessly. But in order for this to happen we need a few homes in our lives where we can rest. In other words, a handful of people who actively reach out in love and affirmation to you intentionally. I am actually drawing a line right now between love and friendship. This is where this little series will take a turn. I am now setting a context to where christians receive love: Friendship. Love is not weak. It doesn’t dump itself out over every street. It gives of itself, yes, but to share our deepest struggles and fears is for somewhere else. I may love my enemies, but to confide in them would be foolish. For my enemies to be my main source of human affection is ridiculous, it’s a miscarriage of hope waiting to happen.
