Both Al and I were blessed by the funeral yesterday of a dear friend whose love for the Lord touched so many of our lives. We are blessed to see lots of love being expressed both here in our apartment complex and at church. Some can no longer drive, so others volunteer to give them a ride to their appointment and even stay with them during it. Others bring treats and meals to people who may be sick. Some take others shopping or out to eat, etc. Recently at the Women’s Bible study at church one member expressed a need to travel to the cities for an eye appointment and she didn’t want her daughter to have to take off work to bring her. Several said they could meet that need and one gal called her up saying she would take her there, stay with her, take notes from the doctor, and bring her home again. She was so overwhelmed with her kindness, she just bowed before the Lord in thanksgiving.
Loving others takes humility and a desire to live out God’s love. Only the Lord can give us His agape love that is unconditional, sacrificial, and seeks the best in others. It helps to remember that we are all part of God’s family and we are to treat each other as beloved family. Even as we have received grace, we are to offer grace to others. Jesus said in John 13:34, “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.”
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