John 15:12-13 (NIV)
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Moss is quite prominent in Iceland. Although small, each
tiny plant intertwines with its neighbors, providing incredible support as they
work together to form a hummock. It hungers after the rain, which is quite
abundant in Iceland, absorbing it, and the nutrients it brings with it, through
its tiny leaves.
Woolly Fringe Moss is a widely-found variety in Iceland,
as it is well suited for the cold Northern climate. Ideally it prefers
temperatures between 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit . However it can tolerate the
extremes of heat, frost, and drought.
Over time, a tiny, unified colony of moss will grow into
hummocks 4 to 24 inches thick, making it quite spongy to walk on. The closeness
of the tiny plants that comprise a hummock also discourages colonization by
other plants. Without this unity, enemy plants would plant itself in the midst
of the moss, thus destroying its effectiveness!
These plants remind us of Jesus' ideal for the Christian
community. Jesus wants us to be so unified that the enemy cannot enter in!
This unity amongst Christians depends on three important
ingredients: love, forgiveness and leaving all control to God's Holy Spirit. In
all reality, what makes us one is our belief in the Son, in whom we solely
depend!
If we remove any of these ingredients, we can be assured
that the evil one will take root in our midst and create division and
discouragement.
"The thief (The evil one) comes only to steal and
kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the
full." (John 10:10 NIV)
Our unique belief in the Son makes us One! With Him at
the center of our lives, adversity will have no impact on us. Our strength
comes solely from Him! We can thank
Jesus that we are truly one!
Dear Lord, we thank You that we can be truly one with
other believers. Help us always be there for each other and ready to hold them
up. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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