“Whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
I’ve noticed signs posted in several businesses and medical offices asking that kindness be shown to others. My first thought is, Aren’t we already doing that? But we don’t have to look far to hear or read of ill-treatment to those who lack basic needs, are hungry, or are imprisoned.
Jesus reaches out to us in our isolated, comfortable lives where we would grow increasingly inward-focused if He didn’t remind us that following Him also means extending grace and care to “the least of these brothers of mine.”
A doctor in our area felt called to open a medical clinic for those who fell below the poverty line and had no health insurance. Out of more than just human compassion, he would do so as unto Jesus. He has passed on from this life to heaven now, but that clinic still stands.
We can speak up for those whose voices are not heard. We can give a cup of water to the thirsty and food to the hungry. We can visit those in prison. Jesus identifies so closely with these individuals that it will be as if we were feeding, visiting, and caring for Jesus Himself.
Jesus reaches out to us in our isolated, comfortable lives where we would grow increasingly inward-focused if He didn’t remind us that following Him also means extending grace and care to “the least of these brothers of mine.”
A doctor in our area felt called to open a medical clinic for those who fell below the poverty line and had no health insurance. Out of more than just human compassion, he would do so as unto Jesus. He has passed on from this life to heaven now, but that clinic still stands.
We can speak up for those whose voices are not heard. We can give a cup of water to the thirsty and food to the hungry. We can visit those in prison. Jesus identifies so closely with these individuals that it will be as if we were feeding, visiting, and caring for Jesus Himself.
Scripture Focus
Matthew 25:34-40
Insight
Lord, open our eyes so that we can see where You are calling us to care for others as we serve You. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 9-10
- Psalm 108
- Romans 7-8