![]() Start walking through your neighborhood praying for every family in every house. Look around your neighborhood and ask God for ideas on how to best reach out. When someone is sick or has a new baby in your neighborhood, bring a meal. Get their phone numbers and when there are hurricanes, blizzards, earthquakes, or other natural disasters, text and find out how your neighbors are doing. When the restrictions in your area lift, invite them into your home for a meal or party. Make it your goal to know the names of all your neighbors. In light of these commandments of Jesus, we as the body of Christ need to consider this: Are we known for how well we love people, or are we known more for what we’re against? Are we known for being the most loving neighbor on our block or are we known for isolating ourselves and being judgmental? Ultimately, what does love in action look like? Profound! How could it be as important to love your neighbor as it is to love God? ![]() When a religious leader questioned Jesus, wondering if He had correct theology, Jesus answered that the greatest commandment was for people to love God with all their heart, and the second was as important as the first, “ love your neighbor as yourself” ( Matthew 22:37-39). Jesus didn’t say, “By your correct doctrine everyone will know you are my disciples.” He didn’t say, “By your political views everyone will know you are my disciples.” Nor did He say, “By your church attendance will everyone know you are my disciples.” ![]() It was such a profound statement that continues to baffle most Christ-followers. Just before the Passover feast, in the upper room, Jesus told His friends, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” ( John 13:35). What Does the Bible Say about Love in Action? Loneliness provides a wonderful opportunity for the body of Christ to rise up and demonstrate love tangibly. While the pandemic of loneliness is disturbing, it is a critical moment in history for the church. I saw a similar statement on the evening news recently. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Miami, there has been an alarming increase in loneliness in the past year. In the wake of COVID-19, we have yet another pandemic.
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