Scripture
Acts 2:42–47 ESV
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
1 Peter 4:10–11 ESV
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies — in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
B.L.E.S.S.
A practical framework for loving and serving the people in your everyday life, from Dave Ferguson.
Begin with Prayer
Ask God, “How do you want me to bless the people in the places you’ve sent me to?”
Listen
Don’t talk — listen to people, their struggles, their pains, in the places God has sent you.
Eat
Share a meal or a cup of coffee with people. You can’t just check this off — it builds real relationships.
Serve
When you listen and eat with people, they’ll tell you how to love them — and you’ll know how to serve them.
Story
When the time is right, share the story of how Jesus changed your life.
B.L.E.S.S. acronym courtesy of Dave Ferguson.