Many believers do not place enough emphasis on showing love to other believers. The Bible is clear in stating that we are to 'love one another'. However, our love is more often relegated to self love instead of one another love. This is evidenced by how we as Christians would rather worry about our own life and success than expend the energy to look after someone else's needs.
This is the exact opposite of how the family of God should act. In the first church, we are told that they were 'one in heart and mind'. They cared about each other's needs. The bible even goes so far as to say that 'no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, they shared everything they had (Acts 4:32)'. Now that's love! That scripture illustrates the fact that we can do much more together than we could ever do apart.
I had an opportunity to see an outpouring of love this past Sunday at church. It was such a privilege to see a community of believers pledge themselves to be involved in each other's lives. By making that vow, we expressed that we truly care for one another's needs. I urge you to do the same. Get involved with a local church and make a sincere connection with other believers. When you do, you'll find love greater than any flower, chocolate, or gift could ever buy.
"If we say we love God and don't love each other, we are liars."
~1 John 4:20 (CEV)
