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.
First Things First
There are plenty of things in life that beg for our attention. Our days are filled with relationships and responsibilities, all of which take time.
In Jesus’ famous sermon in Matthew 6, He spends some time talking about the various things we give our attention to. He explains that instead of spending all of our time and energy worrying about our basic need and desires in life, we should first seek His kingdom and His righteousness. If we do that, everything else will fall into place.
So, what does it mean to seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness?
God’s kingdom is about God’s rule and reign over all of creation. His kingdom was unleashed during Jesus’ ministry on earth, and is now growing and expanding throughout the global Church. The work of the kingdom is to continue to tell others about the hope of Jesus, and to teach everything that Jesus has commanded.
To seek God’s righteousness is to desire to live the way God intended. It's to live according to God’s...