Devotion:
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Read Matthew 25:31-45.
In our worship services tomorrow, we will take note of the differing motivations of those wanting to find the newborn king. In this passage for today, we find one of three judgment stories from Jesus that Matthew included in chapter 25 of his Gospel book. I find the underlying motivations of the two groups mentioned to be very revealing of who they are.
Both groups are surprised that the King was at any point hungry, thirsty, a stranger, needing clothes, sick or in prison. I hear the group who didn’t attend to those needs saying that “if we had known it was you, we would have helped.” They were selective in who they helped. With the group who did attend to those needs, I hear them saying “It didn’t matter who it was, we were going to help them.”
It is a good reminder to all of us who seek to follow in the way of Jesus Christ that we are to help whoever we can whenever we can. Jesus’ ministry was especially focused on helping those most in need. Be assured that when you help them, you help him.
Personal Worship Option:
Offer this prayer or one in your own words: Lord Jesus, help me see every person I encounter through your eyes. And help me attend to their needs following your example of sacrificial love.
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