Love is a verb

Yes, DC Talk coined the phrase back in my junior high days- but these are a few reminders I've seen in the past week of love displayed in action...
1- A family in our church has befriended a man, who to say the least is socially awkward. Anyhow, he has since been saved and is faithful at our services. After last Wednesday night's service he stood and thanked the congregation for providing him with gas to heat his home. He was in tears at the generosity of others. I didn't know we had decided to do that, but I am not surprised. We are to meet our brothers needs if we can. And, we've had some insanely cold nights. His genuine appreciation was beautiful.
2- I met a Peruvian family that is serving as missionaries to the Hispanic community in our area via a local church. The church sponsors them through immigration, however they have not continued their commitment to provide this couple with an income. Now the couple not only does not know how they will be able to provide for their family (they have two children), but they are at risk of losing their sponsorship and having to return to their country. Yet, they continue to serve the Lord and seek him for guidance. The husband said, "You know Scripture says we go from 'victory to victory.'" Um. I believe that's a direct reflection on Psalms 84, "they go from strength to strength" - which happens to be one of the most influential verses of my life. Their love for the Lord is greater than the hardships they are enduring. It also reminded me of the honor it is to support the IMB through the Southern Baptist Convention.
3- It was reported via facebook that my brother spontaneously bought lunch for two Airmen at Applebee's. Not sure much more needs to be said about that.
4- A single mom in our church had to go on a business trip that began early Sunday morning. A couple in our church had arranged with her to pick her kids up at their Dad's house so they could make it to church. And, then they took them out to lunch and to their aunt's house (to stay while their Mom was gone). It's wonderful that our church body takes care of each other. What a help for this mom.