Jesus is calling His followers to do just that, follow. As He has demonstrated His love to us, He now commands us to live in that love, by loving as He has (and still does). But, He has not left us alone to do this as we are able, but in fact, gives us everything we need to accomplish all He has created us to be and do (Eph 2:8-10) first loving us, then giving us His commands (Psalm 19; Matt 5:44; Luke 6:27; John 13:34; 14:15,23-24; 15:12,17; Matt 28:19), then empowering us with and by His Spirit (John 14:16-18,26; Eph 1:13-14; Phil 3:10; Titus 3:5; 2Peter 1:3).
It is by the Holy Spirit that we are kept and encouraged, then empowered and enabled to love Jesus and obey His commands (John 14:23), to be transformed in the attitude of our minds (Rom 12:2; Eph 4:23; Col 3:9-10) to live a life worthy (Eph 4:1), and to accomplish the good works of the kingdom (Phil 2:13; Heb 13:21) - bringing God glory and honor (Matt 5:16)
And this is knowing Jesus, not just knowing about Him, but truly, knowing Him. (2Pet 1)
Luke 6:39-49
Psalm 19
2Peter 1
