This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:16-18
God is love. I have been meditating on this truth recently as God has been teaching me about love and giving me opportunities to put it into practice. How often I fail at loving like Christ.
Today, we had an opportunity to love a brother in Christ. Lori's mom and co-workers sent money to help someone in need. We were blessed to be able to buy some much needed items and take it to a friend whose possessions fit in one bag. We bought a hot plate, iron, pots, tea kettle, blanket and a few food items. It was with much joy that we were able to visit with him and hear his life story...
To hear where he has come from and to see where he is going. This young man lost his father. His HIV positive mother lives in another province. He is alone. No one to care for him. No one to provide for him. He has moved 4 times in the last 6 months. He feels as though he is the problem. But he remains hopeful. He stood firm in his faith and resisted using muti (ancestor worship) which led to him having to leave the last home he was in. But God provided through members of the church. He now stays in a shack by himself. He no longer has distractions as he studies for school. He spoke about wanting to finish matric (senior year of high school) with good marks in order to get into university and get a good job. He works diligently so one day he can make money to provide for his younger brothers and sisters. He is the only one in his family who can do it. Pray for him. Pray he finishes school well. Pray for God's provision in his life including his daily bread. Pray for his faith to be strengthened.
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