Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. – 1 John 3:18
Hurrying to get home after an exhausting day, I exited the highway and turned down the off ramp. Red light. Next to the road sat an older gentleman in a wheelchair holding up a sign asking for help.
One car separated me from the man, an old dinged-up Subaru (the official car of Boulder), filled with college kids bouncing to the beat of loud music.
When the light turned green, the Subaru sat still. Ugh, I was stuck.
Right when I was about to beep my horn, the driver bounded out of his seat and sprinted over to the man, emptying a handful of change into a plastic bag hanging from the wheelchair. He then rifled through his jeans pockets, found a few crumpled dollar bills and quickly added them to the bag.
He patted the older gentleman on the shoulder, as if to say “You’ve got this!” then, like a little child on a playground, skipped back to his car. (Yes, he actually skipped). His joy was contagious. I could see his friends high fiving one another in the back seat.
I missed the light, but found hope in the next generation. Their joy moved me to open my car door, walk over to the gentleman and place a handful of granola bars into his bag. I followed the example modeled to me and patted the man on shoulder wishing him a blessed day. As I glanced into the Subaru, I saw several faces smiling back at me.
They didn’t need a woman their mom’s age telling them, “Great Job!” They already knew their act of kindness had rippling effects.
God used a young man in a dirty, beat up Subaru to capture my attention and prompt me to have compassion and give to someone in need. I’d forgotten I was in a hurry and been reminded to put God’s love into action.
Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. – 1 John 3:18
Who can you reach out to today to show love to? Who needs help in your sphere of influence? It might be a neighbor, a friend, or a complete stranger. Keep your eyes wide open for the opportunities God places in front of you. And when you see one, be brave and act on it right away.
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