What Love Looks Like

JD Meeder
Written By Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder

In today’s reading from John 14, Jesus is preparing his disciples for his imminent departure. Noting the uncertainty of how they might be feeling about this, Rev. J.D. Meeder likens this kind of love and compassion for them in the way that a parent comforts a child when they are feeling afraid. Jesus’ love looks different and he meets us in our fears and uncertainty to provide peace and comfort that surpasses understanding. Even when Jesus is no longer physically with us, we are not left as orphans, but he provides us with the Holy Spirit. This divine peace is not dependent on circumstances but equips believers to face the challenges of those hard circumstances.

Scripture Reading: John 14:21-29

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Rev. Dcn. JD Meeder

JD serves as the Director of Next Generation Ministries & the Greensboro Fellows Program. He was ordained as a deacon on January 19, 2025.

Before joining Redeemer staff, JD served in leadership roles with multiple ministries and non-profits, and most recently as Partnerships Director with Water Mission. He is a graduate of Clemson, where he participated in Young Life. JD is passionate about seeing people step into the fullness that the Lord has in every area of their life.

The Meeder family recently moved to Greensboro from the low country of South Carolina, and have fallen in love with the Triad. You can often find him outside running, biking, reading, playing with their golden retriever, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

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