But what about the unloved: the young man who neglected his parents; the old woman who spent most of her life in a gambling parlor passing out drinks; the man who murdered his brother; the teenage girl who spent money so carelessly that now she's living in the homeless shelter?
All of these people need love and kindness. If you see someone like this, don't just say, " The next person who sees them will help." Chances are, the next person will do exactly what you did.
We need to be proactive with God's love. Jesus loved the unloved, healed the hurting, and even died for you. So let us be like Jesus, loving the people who are not loved, helping hurt and lame people, and even dying for our faith. Be like Jesus and love the unloved.
Photo Credit: Walt Stoneburner
1 comment:
Dear Rachel,
You have done an excellent job of honoring our Saviour with your words here. The depth of your maturity in grasping the second greatest commandment is impressive and sadly, one that Christians need to be reminded of. I have an almost 13 y/o daughter and a 10 y/o daughter - we often discuss the topic of loving the (what appears to be )unlovable. The important fact we all need to remember is that God tells us in His word (the Bible) we were all created in His image. Our family realizes that if we keep that fact in mind, and sincerely desire to honor and obey Him, it sure makes it easier to love what may no longer appear unlovable. I hope that all makes sense!
In Him~
Homesteader Sandi
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