What does it mean to be a good neighbor?  The Bible speaks of loving your neighbor as yourself, but how is this done?  I’ve seen examples of this love in action, but one story in particular sticks with me.

Many years ago I heard of a woman with a room full of bread.  Yes, a whole room. Loaves of wheat bread, and rye bread. Stacks of pita and tortillas. All ready and waiting for those who would stop by for their share. She collected this donated bread from local bakeries, paying close attention to the sell by dates. She ensured that each loaf was used before its expiration.  Each week, families and individuals in need would come to her door for a loaf or two.  Word of mouth in the neighborhood kept her doorbell ringing each day.  She would greet people with a smile and a word from God’s Word, the Bible.

This woman loved her needy neighborhood.  She saw a need and did all she could to meet it, well into her 90s.  Do you see a need in your community?  Jesus reminds us that we are “the salt of the earth and the light of the world.” Think this week how God can use you to reach out to your world to make the lives of others better.                                                                              This is Luis Palau.