‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40
My friend had broken her foot and at the first opportunity I went round to see her. She didn’t need any help as she had a husband, but I hope my visit cheered her up. The next morning I read in my devotions Matthew 25. I trust my visit was pleasing to God, I’m glad about that.
Our church cares for the homeless, the addicts and refugees. Each one is loved by God and by our church. ‘Love your neighbour as yourself,’ we are told. I realise that those who don’t love You as their Lord also do good works but it is comforting to know that we are pleasing God. If we don’t love our neighbours, it is hard to love God.
If only there was more love in the world instead of hate. If only there was more love in the world instead of indifference. There is the saying, ‘Love makes the world go round.’ That is true but it needs to be God’s sacrificial love and not sloppy stuff. When we do a kindness to others, it helps us feel better as well. God has made us to love. Then we will hear God’s, ‘well done good and faithful servant.’