Love Like Christ

In Luke 10 we find the story of the good Samaritan. This story is probably familiar to you if you grew up in the church. In this story we see 3 different people that could have helped the stranger. Let’s look at these characters and ask the Lord which one we are most like.

First, we see the Priest and Levite. Both the Priest and Levite had a chance to act, seeing this man in the state that he was in, but they made the decision to pass by as if nothing was happening. Even passing by on the other side of the road.

Then comes the Samaritan. The one who should have been most likely to walk on the other side of the road. But he decides to help the man in need? Not only help him, but the Samaritan put him up in an inn and told the innkeeper he would cover whatever was left.

So which one are you?

Luke 10:36-37 (English Standard Version)

Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”

Are you treating others like your neighbor today? Are you striving to love like Jesus? It isn’t always easy but let that be our prayer. There are many within our communities who need help and encouragement. Let’s strive to love like Christ.

-Pastor Tony