Let Brotherly Love Continue

A simple exhortation begins the final chapter of the book of Hebrews.  "Let brotherly love continue."  Hebrews 13:1.  That which was essential to the brotherhood of Christ must not cease to burn.  Those who have committed their lives to Jesus Christ are to love one another.  The love of God spans the universe and is available to every human soul.  So, they who choose to envelope this love in their own hearts must love as He loves.  We must "love the brotherhood."  I Peter 2:17.  The love of brethren is the link in the chain of God's love for us.  We cannot love God unless we love each other.  Brotherly love binds us to the heart of God.  Brotherly love reaches beyond the boundaries of countries and cultures.  It is unhindered by race and education.  Language does not influence the love of brothers and sisters in Christ.  His love is the energy of our love.  Brotherly love encourages and aids.  Brotherly love shows compassion and caring.  Brotherly love "weeps with those who weep, and rejoices with those who rejoice."  Brotherly love lifts and supports.  Brotherly love forgives.  The love of God cannot be extinguished.  God's love for humanity continues to burn even when we betray and forsake.  His love forgives and binds.  Thus, as we love Him, we love each other.  The heart that loves continues to live.  Let us not cease to love each other so that the world might always know that we are born of Him.