By Faith Life2 Comments on Walking With God Across the Street
All too often, we don’t know the people who live near us.
People drive in their garages at night, close the door behind them, walk back to the car in the morning, and drive away again.  Do we even know our neighbors’ names?
So when Jesus tells us to love our neighbor, often we honestly are left wondering, “Who is my neighbor?”  Because, more often than not, we really have no idea who they are.
As humans, we crave community.  As Christians, we’re meant to foster community.
How do we do that?

 

Be Visible, Be Available

In my prayers, I often ask God to make me aware of the needs around me.  I love the idea of being God’s hands and feet.  I really do want to love my neighbors.

However, if my neighbors don’t know me because I’m hiding in my house, I’m essentially keeping my “light hidden under a bushel.”

“You are the light of the world.  A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;  it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.  Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”

Matthew 5:14-16 (NASB)

There’s more to this article, like practical steps about how to get to know your neighbors–and even love them!  But it’s part of the Walking With God series at kellyrbaker.com.

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2 Replies to “Walking With God Across the Street”

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