WWJD

“Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”  Luke 6:31

Years ago there was a popular acronym, WWJD, which stood for What Would Jesus Do.  People wore this on bracelets, wrist bands, and would quote it in situations.  It always made me stop and think when situations that required Christ like decisions would arise.

This past week, I was the victim of an email hacker.  This is probably a minor glitch for people who are techno savvy, but for me, it was a major issue.  “Just change your password” seems so simple, but in the midst of hysteria, it is really not!  The worst part was that I felt guilty for alarming folks with something that was really beyond my control.  The best part was that I got to hear from friends and family that I haven’t heard from in a while.

The email that was sent out in my name, told folks that I was in “urgent need of help and to kindly reach out to me as soon as possible”.  The many people who called, texted, or emailed exemplified to me the WWJD mentality that was so prevalent years ago.  They thought a friend might be in need or hurting, and they reached out to see if there was anything they could do.  I was overwhelmed at the caring folks with whom I corresponded.  Several times I heard or read, “Whatever you need, I am here to help.”  It showed me that that feeling is still alive and well in our culture.

These folks were thinking like Jesus and His followers would think when someone they knew and loved was hurting or in need.   I am so grateful for friends who care, and I pray that I would do the same if the situation arises.

WWJD?  I think He would want us to emulate Him in all of our conflict and moral dilemmas. “Whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him.  By this we know that we are one in Him.”  I John 2:5

“A friend is what the heart needs all the time.”  Henry Van Dyke