What Do We Do Now?

“Let your love preach the sermon your heart can’t find words for.”

In a world where churches are shrinking and uncertainty looms, one truth still stands: love is the clearest evidence of faith. Jesus didn’t say people would recognize His followers by their success or numbers—He said they’d know us by our love. That love isn’t abstract or sentimental; it’s practical, sacrificial, and persistent. It’s the kind of love that washes feet, forgives betrayal, and keeps showing up even when the future feels foggy. And it’s not a suggestion—it’s a command. A love like His redefines what it means to be the Church, especially in hard seasons.

This kind of love forms the heartbeat of Christian life. It moves beyond personal piety into action, shaping how we care for each other and how we respond to a hurting world. It’s in casseroles left at doorsteps, in whispered prayers over pews, and in the small, unseen acts that leave behind a trail of grace. Even if a congregation is small, even if the building closes, love doesn’t stop. It echoes. It endures. And that kind of legacy doesn’t fade—it gets carried forward in every person touched by it.

In times when metrics dominate conversations about church health, it’s crucial to remember what truly matters. Not programs or polish, but love that looks like Jesus. The kind of love that remains when everything else shifts. Churches that embody this leave behind more than history—they leave behind hope. And the good news is, we don’t need to wait for the perfect moment to live it out. We can start now. Especially now. Because the world is still watching—and what it needs to see most is love in action.