What It Really Means to Love

What It REALLY Means to Love Dayspring Devotions

Have you ever clutched your purse a little tighter as you slowly inched away from someone who made you feel uncomfortable? Or, you thought to yourself “quick, look busy” when the elderly lady at the library who has obviously been having computer issues for the past hour appears to be headed your direction for guidance. You’re not alone.

It is human nature for us to remove ourselves from situations that are uncomfortable - to take one look at the poorly dressed, unkempt stranger in the grocery line and move on over to aisle three. And, maybe, we feel validated sometimes, because, well, what if he had a dangerous weapon or a police record or something - we shouldn’t put ourselves in danger.

However, God calls us to be brave - to be uncomfortable - to share His love with all who cross our paths. Scripture states that we should “not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it,” Hebrews 13:2.

Would we have acted busy or moved over an aisle if we knew that unkempt stranger was an angel of God? No, we'd have waited for the blessing of engaging with him. But there's always a blessing in engaging one the Lord has sent to us.

We encourage you to ask God to help you step out of your comfort zone. Make the connection, offer encouragement, and share His love with someone you might normally overlook or avoid all together. After all, if we are called to truly love one another - that means everyone.