The community of believers was of one heart and mind,
and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own,
but they had everything in common. Acts 4:32-37

 

To truly share is hard to do,

We can share out of our excess, and not feel a thing,

We can share feelings, when we have enough empathy, time or patience,

Oscillating between need and a motivated Pharisee,

Looking out of the corner of one eye for affirmation.

 

The true share is love.

The sort we cannot get from the grab-bag of how I feel today,

Not made of inconsistent stuff, but an ever-present willingness to be present to those who need it.

Not representing God, but letting Him do so for us, without interference.

 

That is community. Which is love itself.