love others as Christ has loved you

this week a year ago my neighbor who lived across from me died in her sleep while her house was on fire. i met her and we always waved as we went into our own houses. she lived alone and was not in contact with her family. i am always inviting people over for dinner and over for holidays, but somehow i never asked her over. and she was right there across the street every time i had company. i will never again have the opportunity to show her hospitality or the kindness of Christ. i can only hope that she already knew Christ and is with Him now. i guess what i want to say is don't wait when God impresses on your heart to show someone kindness. we never know what life will bring tomorrow. so do what He asks of you to do immediately. write that note. make that phone call. cook that dinner. whatever He tells you to do. because someone is waiting on you to be God to them. it's His kindness that leads us to repentance and He speaks to others through our words and actions. remember the singles and elderly in your life as well as other people who need you during the holidays. you may be the very thing that reveals God's love to them.