Have you ever done something... just because? Have you ever done something for someone who couldn't possibly pay you back or do the same for you... just because? Seriously, it's an amazing feeling...
Growing up, our children were treated to this type of thing. By treated, I mean they were, I believe, privileged to be able to do things for people, and not expect anything in return. Cutting someone's lawn, picking up garbage, taking garbage cans from the street to the house - all without the person knowing, and never expecting anything in return. Things we could do that others might have a difficult time doing, or may not like to do, or... whatever the reason, we did it and had fun doing it too!
READ: Acts 3: 1-10
Jesus did this; He healed people who could never do that for Him. The disciples did this; they healed people who could never do that for them. And I can't imagine they didn't feel a bit of a thrill in knowing they had helped people, in Jesus' name, who would otherwise remain unhealed.
There are times in our lives when we just need someone to care, to feel loved by someone, accepted. There are people in this world who are able to do this and don't, and there are - thank God! - people in this world who do care, who do love, and who do accept... even if the person they are caring for, loving, and accepting isn't able to give back in any way. Why do we do this? Because God loved us first. We love because God first loved us! We are to show God's love to those who don't know it, or don't see it... and just need it so very much!
- What have I done this week for someone?
- What have I done this week for someone, that they didn't know about?
- What will I do this coming week for someone, that will bless them and show them God's love?
PRAYER
God, thank you for the opportunities you give to us to show your love to others. Let us never do it for the 'credit' we get for doing it, but let us do it out of love for you and love for them.
Amen.
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