Trademark of Love
If you had a trademark what would it be? A trademark is a distinctive mark or feature identified with a person or thing. A mark used in order to designate or distinguish them from merchandise sold by others. When I think of Disney, I think of children, when I think of Oscar Meyer, I think of hot dogs, when I think of Microsoft, I think of computers, and when I think of Jesus, I think of love.
I am continually asking myself, if others met me would they know that I am a Christian, would they see Jesus in me as I go through my daily life? In Psalm 145:17 of the message it says, “Everything God does is right— the trademark on all his works is love.” I love the way that is stated and have been challenged to think about the way I do the things I do, and to see if I reflect God’s love. David’s Praise of the Lord in Psalm 145 gives us examples of the loving things God does in our lives.
- God always does what he says
- God is gracious in everything he does. (He extends grace instead of judgment)
- God gives a hand to those down on their luck (he is giving)
- God gives a fresh start to those ready to quit (he is an encouragement to others)
- God gives them their meals on time (he thinks about their physical needs)
- Generous to a fault (he doesn’t worry about being taking advantage of)
- God's there, listening
- He does what's best for others (he has an “others first” approach)
- He is involved in their every day life (even the small things matter to him)
When I look at this list, I think, “Wow, I can do that”. Let’s continually look at our lives and commit to being the kind of leaders that are quickly recognized and marked by the thought, “the trademark in all we do is love.”
