Love One Another

“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.” ~Jana Stanfield

There is no greater thing we can do in this life than to love one another. In a world that is very “me” focused we are called to put others first and that is what we must do! I believe that this crisis is awakening community once again in our hearts. We are being reminded to look to the needs and the protection of those around us. 

Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. ~Romans 13:10

This is a unique time where thinking of others is actually life or death for some. We are fighting an invisible enemy, an enemy that is deadly to some, that can be carried silently and shared without warning. Does that mean we should live in fear? No, we walk by faith, but we should be diligent to protect the most vulnerable and the community around us. 

This is a time that calls for community to come together by staying apart. We have been asked to make lifestyle changes to protect others, to stop gathering in groups and to avoid going out unless necessary. This is not too much to ask to save lives. 

No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. ~1 Corinthians 10:24

Out of this time of trouble we will see the best and the worst of humanity. We each choose how we will respond. Do we hoard supplies or leave things we don’t need on the shelf for others? Do we stay home as much as possible or carryon with life as if nothing has changed because we are young and healthy? Do we help out a friend in need even though we might be scared? We all must choose, so I pray we choose community by putting others well being first and protecting us all.

Miracles in this time can be the small (and big) acts of kindness that we extend to one another. God is asking His people to be the hands and feet of Jesus and in this case staying home may be the biggest act of kindness we can ever extend to one another.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
~Galatians 6:10