The Zeal of the Two Apostles
Peter and John heard from Mary Magdalene that Jesus was no longer in the tomb, and right away they hurried there as fast as they could. They didn’t stop to wonder or doubt or listen to what others might say. Their love for Jesus made them run. It was love that moved their feet and filled their hearts.
When we really love someone, we don’t wait or hold back—we go quickly. That’s how it is with loving Jesus too. If we truly love Him, we won’t be slow or distracted when it comes to doing what is right. We won’t let little worries or what other people think stop us from going closer to Him.
Peter and John even encouraged each other without saying a word, just by running side by side. Their love became stronger together. That’s how it should be with us. We can help one another love Jesus more by our example—by being kind, faithful, and doing our duties with care.
It must make Jesus so happy when people live this way, helping each other grow closer to Him. It’s like a warm fire that spreads from one heart to another. A place filled with love for God becomes peaceful and bright, and everyone in it is helped along the way to heaven.
So we should thank God for every chance we have to love Him and to help others do the same. And we should keep trying, every day, to be faithful and full of love, never holding back.
A Little Prayer:
Dear Jesus, please give me a quick and loving heart like Peter and John. Help me to run to You in all things, and to encourage others by my example. Let my love for You grow warm and bright, and never grow slow or cold. Amen.
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