Love Is A Verb Part 2

As we continue with the series of Love is a verb, Pastor Megan reminds us that love is an action. As God transforms us, we can never stay the same, we are compelled to act. We cannot hear what God wants us to do and stay the same - we have to hear and do. Therefore as a church, we have to be a church in action. As Life Church, one of our core values is social justice. We believe that God has called us to be an extension of His love and work, to defend and protect those who cannot defend themselves. We have to look out for those that are less fortunate and most vulnerable (widows and orphans) as James 1:27 teaches. One way that we do this as a church is through Life Child. This is at the core of what we believe God is using us to do and how we can help the vulnerable.Life Child is our way to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable. However, this is not the only way, even our cell groups are helping the community and also sharing the gospel. God is building through His church. This is what God has called us to do.The book of James 1:26 teaches us to not to be deceitful in our own hearts. When God transforms us, we are able to help and act freely. The revelation of God changes us and our hearts completely. We are compelled to step out instead of being selfish and focusing on our fleshly desires. When we allow Him to transform us, then we agree to be a part of His plan. We are His hands and feet on this earth, therefore, we should help freely and lovingly.We need to remember that God loves righteousness and justice - Jesus promotes efforts for justice. In the word, we see that He taught His disciples to help others, we see this with the parable of the good Samaritan. Jesus teaches us to love God and to love one another. These are the core principles of being a Christ follower.So as we follow Him, we should not sell lip service, we should not be noisy cymbals but we should be the example of love in action. We ought to take care of one another, just like how the early church did.Ultimately, God wants us to bring a change, this can be at our workplaces, schools and other places where we are. So, we must not shrink back because God wants to use us. As vessels we are called to make a difference. Love compels us to make a difference. It compels us to share the love of God and His gospel because if we don't share Jesus then what's the point? We need to share Jesus with those that are broken, needy and hurt. So, what has God placed in your hands to help your neighbor's and those around you for His kingdom?