June 18 – God’s Love Perfected in Community

No one has ever seen God. Yet if we love one another, God dwells in us, and God’s love is brought to perfection in us. (1 John 4:12)

Have you ever marvelled at the intricate workings of a wasp colony? Each individual wasp contributes its part, weaving a tapestry of cooperation and harmony. In this symphony of collective effort, we catch a glimpse of the divine love that dwells within when love is shared among all.

Just as the wasps labor in unity, individual acts of love and care create a harmonious whole, allowing God’s love to find its perfection. For though no one has ever seen God, the sacred presence is made manifest when love is embodied in relationships and communities. Let the example of these communal creatures inspire us, recognising that individual expressions of love are threads in the grand tapestry of the divine. When love is shared, all become vessels for God’s love to dwell and flourish, bringing wholeness and unity to shared existence.

Reflection:

1. How can I contribute my unique thread of love to weave a tapestry of harmony in my community today?

2. In what ways am I embodying divine love through my relationships, allowing God’s sacred presence to be made manifest?

Prayer:

Gracious Presence, teach me to labor in harmony like the social wasps, allowing Your divine love to find perfection through our collective efforts.