Walk the Road of Love

“You may think you chose me, but I am the one who chose you. You are my new garden where I will grow a great harvest of my love—the fruit that remains. When you bear this fruit, you represent who I am—my name. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask for. I am telling you this so you will walk the road of love with each other.” – John (He Shows Goodwill Tells the Good Story) 15:16-17 (First Nations Version).

Creator chose you. You are Apu Jesucristo’s new garden, growing a harvest of his love. We are called as Creator’s children to be image bearers and representatives of love. As First Letter from Small Men to the Sacred Family in Village of Pleasure (1 Corinthians) 13:13 says, “These three remain—faith, hope, and love—and love is the greatest!”

To walk the road of love is not easy, but we are accompanied by Creator, Creator Sets Free, and the Great Spirit. We are not guaranteed a smooth road, but we seek Apu Jesucristo in times of trouble, being expectant of hope and Creator Sets Free’s ayni (sacred reciprocity) of love for us. May our gardens continue to grow the fruit of love so others can taste and see that Creator is good. May our fields bear fruit for others to harvest, allowing space for curiosity about those unfamiliar with the road of faith. Leading others to walk the road of love leaves a legacy for generations to continue trusting and passing on ancestral hope in Creator Sets Free.

Prayer

With open arms and hearts, we receive your fruit of love. Help us to bear a harvest and share from generation to generation a legacy of love to heal our earth and world.

About the Author

Miluska E. Aquije Silencio is a justice advocate and pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church. Her Peruvian indigenous roots come from her Afro-Peruvian father. Through these roots and at Creator’s feet, Miluska is continually learning about and through Andean theology. She holds a master’s degree in professional studies in urban ministry from Alliance University and is currently working on her doctor of ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is cheered on by her hearty, bicycle mechanic husband, Joshua Silencio. Together, they are the parents of two wonderful kids.