Gedanken zum Vers des Tages
Wenn wir denjenigen helfen, die sich selbst nicht helfen können - z. B. jenen Menschen, die sich selbst in Schwierigkeit gebracht haben; oder jenen, die zu Unrecht angeklagt sind; oder jenen, die dem Tod gegenüber stehen –, dann helfen wir Jesus. Was würde Jesus tun? Er würde jemandem helfen, damit dieser mit Gott aus seiner Hoffnungslosigkeit und Verzweiflung herausfinden kann.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus' parable challenges our frequent preconceptions about those we should help. Building on the teaching of the Lord in the Old Covenant (Deuteronomy 10:17-18; Jeremiah 7:5-7; Malachi 3:5), Jesus emphasizes the essentiality of each of us helping those truly in need. When we help those who can't help themselves — those who have gotten themselves in trouble, those who have been falsely accused, those who are facing death, widows, the fatherless — we are helping Jesus himself. We see Jesus' face in the faces of those we bless. Why? Because compassion and grace come from Jesus. He would be among us, helping others experience grace out of their hopelessness and despair.
Mein Gebet
Vater, bitte schenke mir Weisheit, die Gelegenheiten zu erkennen, in denen ich helfen kann, deine unglaubliche Gnade verständlich zu machen, um deinem Volk zu dienen. Im Namen meines Erlösers, Heilands und Freundes Jesus, Amen.
My Prayer...
Father, please give me wisdom to see my opportunities to serve others as I try to help them understand your incredible grace. O Holy Spirit, please stir my heart with the Father's mercy, grace, and compassion. I pray this in the name of my Redeemer, Savior, and Friend, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, who demonstrated the principles I want to live. Amen.
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