In the book Kisses from Katie, Katie
Davis recounts the joy of moving to Uganda and adopting several Ugandan girls.
One day, one of her daughters asked, “Mommy, if I let Jesus come into my heart,
will I explode?” At first, Katie said no. When Jesus enters our heart, it is a
spiritual event.
However, after she thought more about the
question, Katie explained that when we decide to give our lives and hearts to
Jesus “we will explode with love, with compassion, with hurt for those who are
hurting, and with joy for those who rejoice.” In essence, knowing Christ
results in a deep care for the people in our world.
The Bible challenges us to “rejoice with
those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Rom. 12:15). We can
consistently display this loving response because of the Holy Spirit’s work in
our hearts. When we receive Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside us.
The apostle Paul described it this way, “Having believed [in Christ,] you were
sealed with the Holy Spirit” (Eph. 1:13).
Caring for others—with God’s supernatural
assistance—shows the world that we are His followers (John 13:35). It also
reminds us of His love for us. Jesus said, “As I have loved you, ... you also
love one another” (v.34).
Love given reflects love received. (ODB)
