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
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