You yourselves are taught by God to love one another. - 1
Thessalonians 4:9
A service station should provide what its name implies. Yet gas stations that offer free
service seem to be a thing of the past.
In an article for the Detroit Free Press, Ellen Warren asked, "Can we get
service at a service station?" She wasn't talking merely about nostalgia but
about basic services such as free air, clean and accessible restrooms, and road maps (at
least ones to look at).
Warren located one station that did live up to its name, however. A sign out in front
read: "Last and only gas station that offers FREE air and water, cold drinking
water, clean restrooms, towels and hand fresheners, fuel gloves, travel information.
Always open."
Expecting love from Christians should be just as reasonable as expecting service from a
service station. The Thessalonians had been "taught by God to love one another"
(1 Thessalonians 4:9), so Paul said he didn't need to write them about brotherly love. And
Jesus told His disciples that love would identify them as His followers (John 13:35).
A service station without service is a contradiction. So is a Christian without love!
Having received God's love (Romans 5:5) and being assured of it daily, let's show His love
to others.
-MRDII
If I can do some good today,
If I can help in what I say,
If by my deeds Your love convey,
Dear Lord, just show me how.
-Brandt
They do not truly love who do not show their love. - Shakespeare