God's Glory Church

“I tell you the truth: whatever you did to one of the least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.” — Matthew 25:40

A rare case happened in the Alba family – they had two pairs of twins with a difference of thirteen months. How did they manage to combine their parental responsibilities with work? Their friends and relatives intervened in the matter. The grandparents would take in a pair of twins a day so the parents could work and pay for health insurance. One company provided a year’s supply of diapers. Colleagues of the couple donated their sick leave. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without our community,” they admitted. There was even one presenter who took off her microphone during a live interview and ran after one of their naughty kids, continuing to invest in the community!

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells a parable emphasizing that when we serve others, we serve God. After listing the acts of service, including giving food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, shelter for the homeless, clothing for the naked, and healing for the sick (vv. 35-36), Jesus says: “Truly I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of these My brothers, you did it for Me” (v. 40).

Perceiving Jesus as the ultimate recipient of our kindness is the true motivation for service to neighbors, families, churches, and the world. When we sacrificially invest in meeting the needs of others, we are serving Him. By loving others, we love God.

How can you serve Jesus in your community? How to love God while loving others?

Loving God, help me to see the needs of other people so that I can contribute to meeting those needs and thus love You more.

Author: Eliza Morgan