Love- The word that is taken so lightly, we tend to love in many ways, apparently not as we should. Jesus stated that we should love our enemies. nonetheless, this was going to require a type of love that was bigger and greater than we could imagine. I believe this type of "Love" is found in the Hebrew language.
Hesed : the meaning of "Hesed"- is Love
We tend to love from our feelings, its easy to love someone that has loved you, it"s easier to share food with someone who has feed you, or give to someone who has given to you. But what about that person, that has harmed you, is it easy to love that person?
Jesus says in Mark 12:31 "Love your neighbor as yourself." There is no commandment greater than these."
Matthew 5:44 But I tell you , love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Sounds difficult, doesn't it?
Unfortunately, this isn't an option for believers, its a command.
Hesed; Is a action, not just a feeling. It's not a romantic version or exotic type of love. It's a love that's says I know you wrong me but, I love you anyway. a love that forgives when you have deceitfully hurt someone. A love that takes a disobedient child in your arms and forgives them. A love that forgives an abuser, A love that has the patient to care for a cancer patient. A never ending love. A love that requires action.
Love from the heart.
Jacquelyn Tookes