Service through love

Service Through Love

In our everyday life, we often face challenges related to serving our neighbors. The New Testament calls us to action, showing how important mercy and support for one another are. When we talk about love in action, we cannot overlook the example of Jesus Christ, who appointed us to serve.

In Matthew 20:28 we read:

"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

This verse beautifully highlights Jesus' service, which is not about receiving, but about giving.

Thus, our love for God is manifested in serving others. When we serve, we not only fulfill God's will, but we also demonstrate Christian love. This service can take various forms: helping the poor, supporting the lonely, or simply visiting people who need interaction.

In Galatians 5:13 it is said:

"For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."

Here we see that freedom in Christ does not mean selfishness. On the contrary, it is through this freedom that we are called to serve, for love in action is a manifestation of our faith.

When we serve our neighbors, we become active participants in the mission of the Church. In 1 John 3:18 it emphasizes:

"My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."

This is a call for us not just to talk about love, but to embody it in our lives. Each of us can find opportunities for service in our surroundings.

Service can include both physical help and spiritual support. For example, visiting the sick or helping those going through difficult times. In Hebrews 6:10 we are told:

"For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints and do minister."

This emphasizes that our actions do not go unnoticed; God sees and values them.

Thus, we are all called to a service that springs from our love for God and our neighbors. True love always leads to action. May our hearts be filled with the desire to serve, for this is one of Christ's greatest commandments. By continuing to exist in an atmosphere of service, we become a living testimony of God's love in the world.

In conclusion, we urge each of you to find your calling in service. Do not hesitate to act; be open to the opportunities that God sends your way. May your love be manifested through good deeds, for 1 Peter 4:10 says:

"As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

Let us develop love in action together!