Hello Sunshine! Someone Needs Your Help Today!

Luke 10:23-25,27-37 AMP
Then turning to His disciples, Jesus said privately, “Blessed [joyful, spiritually enlightened, and favored by God] are the eyes which see what you see, [24] for I say to you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, and they did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” [25] And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” [27] And he replied, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” [28] Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly; DO THIS habitually AND YOU WILL LIVE.” [29] But he, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” [30] Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he encountered robbers, who stripped him of his clothes [and belongings], beat him, and went their way [unconcerned], leaving him half dead. [31] Now by coincidence a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. [32] Likewise a Levite also came down to the place and saw him, and passed by on the other side [of the road]. [33] But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him], [34] and went to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them [to sooth and disinfect the injuries]; and he put him on his own pack-animal, and brought him to an inn and took care of him. [35] On the next day he took out two denarii (two days’ wages) and gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I return.’ [36] Which of these three do you think proved himself a neighbor to the man who encountered the robbers?” [37] He answered, “The one who showed compassion and mercy to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and constantly do the same.”

Our scripture is going to be longer than our devotional today. I really need you to read and study these scriptures for a few days and ask God to show you, you. And then answer these questions, are you privileged? Did you ever cross over to the other side, instead of helping? What does God require of you?

The first two men that passed by and crossed over to the other side were spiritual leaders that were privileged, not because they had earned it, but because they were born into it. Do you know anyone who thinks that they are better than someone else because of a title, status or who they are kin to or know? A privileged person is used to being treated in a certain way, and they don’t like being inconvenienced. Very seldom will they go out of their way to help someone; and yet they say that you are to love! If you have been born into privilege, please don’t let this advantage keep you from helping someone in need! God is listening to your words, but He is watching for your actions!

The Jews felt like they were privileged because of their family lineage. And they saw the Samaritans as unprivileged, they were a mixed race of every kind of person, the least likely kind of person that would be kind! They hated each other Think about it, a poor person will see you and come to your aid quicker than a rich person! (Read about them, 2 Kings 17:24-41, Israel’s Exile.) As a matter of fact, when he answered Jesus, he wouldn’t even say the word Samaritan. Go back and read what he said you should have for people in verse 27, Love. He was so sure of himself, that his missed the most important thing that he said you should have for all people, love! Love is an action word, it will require you to do something, it will cause you to be inconvenienced, it will cost you something. The one person that you write off, will be the one that will stay on the right side and help you get back on track!

The religious leaders went out of their way not to help and the Samaritan who they hated, not only bandaged him, up, he carried, care for him and provided for him and he didn’t tell anyone or ask for a favor or recognition, he did what God wanted him to do, to love and to serve, knowing that his reward was coming from God and not man! I said this to say, stop looking for man validation when you are doing what God called you to do. There is value in the blessings that come from God!

When you think about your neighbor remember the Commandments, (Matthew 22:37-40); so just so you know, your neighbor is anyone of any race, creed, or background that is in need. And you are to love them m, which means acting to meet their needs in real time and not just when you have time, (Matthew 25:42-46)! Also, know this wherever you are, there is somebody in need that is close to you. So, don’t close your eyes and cross over to the other side, stop and show them the love of Jesus Christ that’s in your heart!

Let’s Pray:
Father, Thank You for this lesson today. Thank You for helping me to help someone else that is in need. Father, speak clearly to me today and show me the way in which to go, to serve and to love. Father, give me insight and a keen eyesight to see and move according to what You show me. Father, help me to learn what You want to teach me. Father, forgive me for when I thought that I was privileged and got in my own and kept me away from loving people as You wanted me to love them. Father, may I learn, by from You how not to walk by on the other side of the road. Father, I want to love as You have loved. Father, help me to move and do so in the real time for people have real life issues going on and they need real time help. Father, help me daily on my journey to offer help to those in need because of the love that I have in my heart for you. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…
Minister Jean