Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46
Focus Verse: "“Then
the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and
feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The
King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the
least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’" Matthew 25: 37-40
Jesus was clear in his
teaching to care for our neighbors who are struggling with sickness and
physical needs. We may find that the needs are great around us and feel
like we can't do much. Jesus didn't say that we should solve all of
their problems, but that there is something, even something small, that
we can do. Anyone can give a drink to someone or visit someone who is
sick to pray with them. How difficult is it to give a shirt or dress to someone whose
clothes are torn and tattered. If you don't have something, maybe you
can ask some friends to help you to get some clothes for someone in
need.
When you help someone,
the Holy Spirit confirms in your heart that you are doing something
good. You know that is a good feeling. When you join together as a
community to help others, then it strengthens the community.
My prayer is that God
will show me where to help someone today. May God be glorified in any
effort of care that I show to someone today.
Page Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Also read Acts 2:40-47
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