My example of a woman who showed brotherly love is Tabitha.
36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. 37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Acts 9
It doesn't say a whole lot about this woman. We don't know how old she was when she died or what she looked like. We don't even know if she was a Jew or Gentile. But we know she was beautiful. Her life was filled with brotherly love. How do we know that? Because of how she lived. Her life was full of good works and charitable deeds.
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
In her situation, those good deeds included making clothes for people. That was what they needed that she could provide.
Today's assignment:
1. Make a list of ways you have the ability to show brotherly love. List your talents/supplies.
2. Think of someone you can help with your particular abilities and do a good work.
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I can show brotherly love by:
talking with someone after worship that I don't usually talk to
have people into my home for a meal or a game night
host a Bible study in my home
teach a Bible class (children)
babysit for couple to give them a break
take a meal to someone with a need
donate to our food closet
take someone out for an afternoon for coffee or an ice cream
go play cards or another game with a shut-in
offer a ride to someone to worship who doesn't have a car
help someone in their yard
send a note
send an email
make a phone call to check up on someone who's struggling
send a care package to a college student
go to all the potlucks, even when I don't feel like it
attend all services that I can
be kind to people at work, listen to their numerous problems!
be kind to the customers at work, even the difficult/grumpy/rude ones
go the extra miles to be helpful at work
go the extra mile to be helpful to my family
find ways to compliment brethren and family and co-workers
smile often
take someone a plant for their garden or a houseplant
PRAY FOR PEOPLE!!!! make intercession...
The list goes on and on and on and on.....
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