Pastor Danny Wolford centered this message on the third statement Jesus makes from the cross in John 19:25 –27, where He ensures His mother Mary is cared for by the disciple John. Even in extreme suffering, Jesus shows genuine love for His family and reminds us of our own responsibility to love and care for those around us.

Jesus’ action highlights three core dimensions of Christlike love:

1. Noticing Others’ Needs
   Even while experiencing excruciating pain, Jesus looks beyond Himself. True love involves paying attention to those around us—especially in moments when we might be tempted to focus solely on our own struggles.

2. Providing Tangible Care
   Jesus has no material inheritance or possessions to leave, but He gives Mary what she needs most: security for her future. We, too, are called to help fulfill the real needs of others, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.

3. Offering Emotional Support
   Mary’s anguish at the foot of the cross was unimaginable. Jesus acknowledges her heartbreak and assures her she won’t be left alone. In our own relationships, we’re urged to comfort others, showing them the same tender concern Christ shows His mother.

From this passage, Pastor Danny challenged listeners to follow Jesus’ lead by:

• Starting at Home: Love is a choice and an action. Our first calling is to show care to family—meeting their needs, honoring them, and showing respect.

• Extending Care to Fellow Believers: The church is a spiritual family meant to support and serve one another, just as Jesus entrusted Mary’s welfare to a close disciple.

• Looking Beyond Our Own Pain: Instead of retreating into ourselves when we hurt, we can find healing by helping others. Jesus never ignored the distress of those around Him, even in His darkest hour.

Ultimately, Pastor Danny reminded the congregation that if we want to love like Jesus, we must be willing to shift our focus outward and actively serve people in need. It’s in bearing one another’s burdens and stepping into their hurt that we truly fulfill Christ’s call and reflect His heart in our everyday lives.