It's The Gift That Keeps on Giving

"The Church’s teaching on our responsibility to each other has not had wide popularity among the "haves." But in the sense that we are all imperfect and in need of God’s grace and conversion, we are all really "have-nots."  -W. Pat Cunningham

If anyone ever demonstrated their love for others it was Jesus. When Jesus washed the feet of His disciples He was showing that He loved them (John 13:12). When He fed the multitudes and taught them God’s Word He was demonstrating love (Mark 6:41). When He forgave the woman caught in adultery while others wanted to condemn her, Jesus was showing love (John 8:7).

Every time Jesus served, ministered, healed, or preached He was exhibiting love. And of course, we know about His greatest demonstration of love; Calvary! (Matthew 20:28)

Should we desire to learn how to love people, we only need to read about Christ's life in the gospel. If people everywhere would just look to Jesus, they would discover what genuine love is (Galatians 5:13). Not only that, they would also know how to attest to it.

It’s been mentioned that the book of Acts is full of love. However, the word love isn't even stated once in that book! Yet, it's packed with acts of love by the apostles and the early church. We, too, can can follow their example. The wonderful thing about love is that it doesn't take much to share it with others.

Look around you. There are so many different ways for you to spread love around. It takes so little, to bring so much happiness to so many. This is the perfect time of the year to take that first step. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Scripture:1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:19; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Leviticus 19:18; John 14:23

Prayer: Dear Father, I pray for those who are unloved, unwanted, oppressed, alone, defeated, cast aside, and without hope. Let them know that Your warm and loving embrace is but a heartfelt prayer away. Amen

Have a blessed day!

Shelley