Good Samaritan

February 11th- Luke10:27

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Luke 10:27

I love the quote, “Compassion knows no boundaries. It sees a neighbor in every stranger.” It reminds me of the Good Samaritan, who showed mercy to a wounded traveler without thought as to who the traveler was. He answered the call that God gives to us as well. To extend compassion and kindness to those around us, regardless of their background or circumstance. Like the Samaritan, we are to demonstrate God’s love through generosity and the caring for others. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, helping the needy, or simply sharing a smile of encouragement, we can emulate the selfless love of Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are entrusted with the responsibility to be vessels of God’s love in a broken world. By emulating the spirit of the Good Samaritan, we have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. So let’s all heed the call to love our neighbors as ourselves, extending the same grace and compassion that we have received from our Heavenly Father.

 

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November 19th – Romans 6:23

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Romans 6:23

I am grateful that Jesus paid my debt in full!

As we swing into holiday mode, people get into the gift giving spirit. And one of my favorite are the stories about good Samaritans paying off the debts of others. We too have a Good Samaritan. One who will provide us with the best gift we could ever receive. And that gift bearer is Jesus Christ. We all have a sin debt owing. And the penalty of that debt is death, which has to be paid one way or the other. So God in His great love, sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as a perfect sin offering. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus wipes away all of our sin. And when we trust in Christ and receive Him as our Savior, God credits our account. Because of the blood payment of Jesus, our sin is paid in full, and we are declared debt free! And in return, we get the awesome privilege of spending eternity with the Lord and sharing in His glory!

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