JUNE 7, Galatians 6:10

“How about a break?” asked Dad. He stopped pedalling, leaned his bike against a tree then sank on the park bench beside the bike trail.

“Good idea!” agreed Sam, resting his bike against the end of the bench. “I’m tired and thirsty!” He and his dad took water bottles from their bikes. Dad also pulled two granola bars from his bike bag and handed one to Sam.

As Sam removed the wrapper, a piece of granola fell to the ground. A tiny ant appeared and tried to whisk it away. Sam watched as the ant tried again and again, but the piece was just too large for it to handle. After a moment, a mass of scurrying ants appeared. They worked together, lifting and dropping the chunk several times until it fell apart. Then each ant seized a small piece, and they all ran off in the same direction.

“Did you see that?” asked Sam. “That ant needed help and he got it!” “He sure did,” said Dad. “That’s a good example of how we should behave.” Sam looked at Dad. “You mean we should help each other, right?” he asked. Dad agreed. “It’s what God wants us to do.”

“Like when we needed to repaint the house and a bunch of guys from church helped us,” suggested Sam. “With all their help, it didn’t take very long before it was done. A big job became a small one, just like this one with the ants.” Dad nodded. “I’m sure the men from church didn’t think about it at the time, but they were actually demonstrating to our neighbours the love Christians should have for each other.”

“But we’re supposed to show God’s love by helping unsaved people too, aren’t we?” asked Sam. “Anyway, that’s what my Sunday School teacher says.”

“That’s correct,” replied Dad. “Helping unsaved people can be a strong witness for Jesus. Helping other Christians is also being a witness for Jesus too.” Dad got up and put his helmet back on. “Mr Loh next door was so impressed by what our Christian friends did, he wanted to know more about it,” he added. “I explained that we love one another because of Jesus. I’m praying that he’ll soon know Jesus too.” He grinned at Sam. “Come on. Let’s finish this ride and get back home to Mom’s good cooking!”

Thought: Can people see that you love God by the way you show His love to others? Do you show love by willingly helping your mother clean the house or your room?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to show love to others especially fellow Christians. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.