Here is something that I recently read: \u201cWe often spend hours each day on our computers or cell phones. We encourage each other via Facebook and Instagram; send hearts and hugs; etc. But what we may not realize is that this isn’t necessarily the way Jesus has shown His love!\u201d This is interesting to me. There\u2019s nothing wrong with communication this way. I often do so. But we should work to make sure that we are not only serving others through typing or texting. Let me try to explain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reminds me of the saying, \u201cActions speak louder than words.\u201c The Bible tells us, to not just love with words or speech. But with actions and with truth. Jesus is the ultimate example of this. Leaving his throne to join us on earth. And then to suffer a tremendously painful death. Teaching us how to love with action. I\u2019m not saying we have to die for others to show love. But we can do different tasks for them that show it. Buying groceries. Mowing the grass. Visiting in hospitals. I\u2019m sure you can find other ways. Especially since our words can be confused. Sometimes people don\u2019t understand exactly what we\u2019re trying to say. Sometimes we\u2019re not being very clear. I had that happen this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So today let\u2019s show our love through deeds. Not just typing. Not simply by liking somebody\u2019s post. Let\u2019s turn our words in actions. Let\u2019s make sure our actions show true love. Instead of typing a reply, maybe let\u2019s go see the people that we are commenting on their posts. Even if simply to just say hello. Let\u2019s help someone else who is in need. Maybe buy somebody lunch. Bring the trashcan back up to the house. Shoveling sidewalks. Etc. I think you get the point I\u2019m trying to make here. Let\u2019s be the light that others can\u2019t seem to find. Let\u2019s be the encouragement someone needs to see or hear. Let\u2019s remember that sacrifice made for us some 2000 years ago. And let\u2019s let that motivate us. Because we already know-Actions speak louder than words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here is something that I recently read: \u201cWe often spend hours each day on our computers or cell phones. We encourage each other via Facebook and Instagram; send hearts and hugs; etc. But what we may not realize is that this isn’t necessarily the way Jesus has shown His love!\u201d This is interesting to me. … <\/p>\n