Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.
-Romans 12:10 (NRSV)
ONE day I observed a young girl, about 10 years old, as she gave a beautiful rose to an old woman and addressed her, saying, "God bless you." The woman, who was obviously homeless and shabbily dressed, exclaimed, "In all my years, no one has ever shown me such kindness. Thank you, little one." A loving gesture, word, or deed can make an impact on others.
Jesus showed us this in the way he received and spoke to people. When he met the tax collector Zacchaeus, Jesus did not use judgmental language to address him. He did not condemn him. Instead, he reached out in friendship, calling him by name and saying, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today."
A word of love, acceptance, or encouragement offered at the right moment can demonstrate love and make a difference in another person's life.
by Lillián Saldaña Campos (Holguin, Cuba)
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