Demonstrating His Love

by Charles Ligon

The elderly lady at the laundry mat asked me “why I did it” when I inserted quarters into the washing machine. I said “demonstrating the love of Jesus in a practical way”. I was part of a group of students who journeyed into the community to purposefully serve and practically demonstrate the love of Christ. We pumped gas, cleaned restrooms and paid for laundry. It was love-in-action with no agenda or expectation. We simply loved others because Jesus first loved us. And, we didn’t talk about our faith unless someone wanted to know more, at which time we were happy to share that our actions flowed from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Do you serve others because of your love for Jesus? Do you look for ways to demonstrate His love at work? There are many ways to do it. One very important way is to walk with someone through a time of crisis. “Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family” (Proverbs 18:24). Other ways to demonstrate His love might include buying your co-worker a meal, mowing a neighbor’s yard, washing a friends car, baking a birthday cake for a colleague or providing a meal during an associate’s illness. You could refill the soap dispenser, tighten down a toilet seat, empty the trash or run an errand. You get the idea…be intentional, joyful and do it out of your love for Christ, expecting nothing in return…it is unconditional.

Jesus said in John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also ought to love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

 

Workplace Challenge: Be intentional and find at least one way to demonstrate the love of Jesus in your workplace every day. Start by seeking out someone God has placed on your heart and serve them joyfully without any agenda. Simply love them for who they are, not for what they can do. Demonstrate His love because He first loved you. Do it today and do it for His glory!