Theme: Let’s have some PDA

Verse: Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10)

The military frowns on (or at least it used to) Public Displays of Affection (PDA) while in uniform. The leadership thought that it hampered good order and discipline for the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and now guardians (a Space Force person, not a member of the baseball team from Cleveland).

But God’s ok with PDAs, in fact He encourages it. Our relationship with Jesus was never intended to be a private thing. Did you ever consider how passionately we can discuss our cars, our vacations, the Buccaneers latest game, why we hate the Yankees, or a host of other subjects, but we keep our passion for the Lord on the downlow?

As we enter the Holiday season, maybe this is the time to show some PDA for God and His son, Jesus. How should we do that? Here are a few suggestions.

Humble Service - Look for ways to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus

Anonymous Giving - Not that there isn’t a need every year, but this season seems to call for extra level of generosity. If you are in a position to do so, look for opportunities to support quality charities in your local area.

Unselfish Sacrifice - It can be as simple as being the one who gives up their chair for an elderly person or pregnant lady or the one who buys (or makes) a meal for a homeless person you see as you go about your day. Do it without a thought of what you will get in return.

PDA is an external expression of an inward reality. We want the rest of the world to see God through each one of us!

Have a GREAT week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page