The Grandeur of a Loving and Trusting Community

Multitudes seek and indulge in wealth, fame, thrill, and immorality, taking minimal consideration for the people around them as they pursue what they imagine will make them happy. This restless sensation of self-love has been moving through humanity for thousands of years. Indeed, have we not all struggled with its infection?

Over the centuries, billions have suffered severe emotional and physical injury as self-centered people brush past them in their rampant pursuit of personal desires.

Let me share a story that an Amish friend told me, which illustrates the grandeur of a community that lives for the well-being of others.

My friend told me his father’s food processing facility burned down, and with the help of 90 people, who donated time and materials to help clean up and rebuild, the structure was rebuilt in 3 days.

Also, in 3 days his father had the funds from the insurance company, which covered half the rebuilding expenses, even when various improvements were added from what had been there.

He also shared that the starting of the fire was freak, and there is no guarantee it wasn’t arson. But the community trusted that he didn’t burn his own building down to collect insurance and get a good deal on a fresh facility.

He said that experience really opened his eyes to the power and blessing of an honest reputation and a loving and trusting community.