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I will be sharing about my life before and after Christ. I will include stories about my pet and other pets I have encountered.
Love in Action
In Matthew 25:35–36, Jesus says, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
These words reveal the heart of true faith. Jesus identifies with the needs of the most vulnerable and reminds us that serving others is not optional for His followers. Caring for people in practical ways—feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, or visiting the lonely—reflects God’s love and grace in action.
The passage also reminds us that our service is not about recognition or reward. Jesus’ words show that every act of kindness toward someone in need is seen and valued by Him. When we serve others, we’re serving Him. This truth shifts our perspective, encouraging us to view others with the same compassion that God shows us.
Take a moment to reflect: How can you be a reflection of God’s love today? Small acts of kindness, like checking on a neighbor or supporting a cause, can have an eternal impact when done with a heart of faith and love.
Undeserved Mercies
When someone hurts you or, worse, hurts somebody that you love, revenge can seem appealing. After all…
They were mean.
They were selfish.
They talked behind your back.
They broke a vital promise.
They lied about you.
They criticized you.
They ignored you.
They did the unthinkable.
They walked away.
They deserve to be punished, right? To feel some of that same pain? They deserve a consequence that will not only help them learn, but will be just as severe as the inflicted wounds.
And yet—because God sees things differently, both His standards and tactics can be surprising. And that’s why the apostle Paul, writing to the believers in Thessaloniki, said:
“See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15 NLT
Paul’s words sound a lot like Jesus’ words—to love your neighbor as yourself; to do to others what you’d like them to do to you. (See: Matthew 22:38-40)
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