Devotion:
Read Matthew 25:37-40.
Most of us have what we need to feel safe and secure, but there are many people in the world who lack these basic needs. Some people don’t have homes; some are cold, thirsty, and hungry. Others are sick and lonely. As we read the words that Jesus spoke we find something very powerful. When Jesus talks about the “least of these” he is talking about people who don’t have what they need to feel safe and secure.
When we give care to people who need help it is as if we are giving the care directly to God. What are some ways we can help? Give food to a food bank, send clothes to a homeless shelter, give someone a cup of water, make people feel welcome, visit the elderly who are housebound or in a nursing home, volunteer at a hospital, see and acknowledge each person you meet, plus countless other ways. All of these are powerful ways to help others and at the same time serve God.
So as this year draws to a close and a new year begins, examine how you spend your time. Will you follow Jesus’ call to minister to individuals who are hungry, thirsty, or who are strangers, or who have nothing, or who are sick, or who are in prison? If so, you will be where Jesus is.
Personal Worship Option:
Reflect on the goodness of God in your life. Share kindness with each person you encounter today.
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