Pensées sur le Verset du Jour...
Lorsque nous aidons ceux qui ne peuvent pas s'aider eux-mêmes - ceux qui se sont attirés des ennuis, ceux qui ont été faussement accusés, ceux qui risquent la mort - nous aidons Jésus lui-même. Qu'est-ce que Jésus ferait? Il aiderait quelqu'un à trouver Dieu hors de son désespoir.
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.
Ma Prière...
Père, s'il te plaît, donne-moi la sagesse de voir mes opportunités de servir ton peuple alors que j'essaie de les aider à comprendre ta grâce incroyable. Au nom de mon Rédempteur, Sauveur et Ami Jésus. 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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