love is loving someone even though no one else around might think they're worth it, you love because you know Jesus loves them. loving someone is being at the very moment, us- being not omniscient, not knowing anything about that person and being able to love them like they're your family.  (but to also know the Spirit is able to tell you exactly what that person is going through or who he is- that this is possible.  because the Father knows them so well)

then perhaps there is one even greater.  greater in the sense that His love is most magnified. it's still the same love. like it's the same word but when you go closer with a magnifying glass it's more clear and to us appears larger. but it's always been what it is.  and i pray that this is how we see his love at all times.  and this is what i speak of: the love comes even greater- where His power and grace comes in fullness. when they think you're not worth it but you still love.

maybe thats why Jesus tells us to love our enemies.  and also to love one another- because this is how they'll know His love for us. it's real!
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do we even feel the need to fulfill and follow the law anymore?  His commandments.  because back in the day, if people didn't, they either are killed or their sorrow and repentance almost makes them want to.   though we're no longer a culture that tear our clothes off when we're sorrowful how are we surrendering? responding?  mmmm