You are blessed
And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ Matthew 25:40
Someday, we will stand before our Master, and He will say, “You are blessed from the foundation of the world because you fed Me when I was hungry, gave Me a drink when I was thirsty, took Me in, clothed Me when I was cold and naked, and visited Me when I was imprisoned. Inherit My kingdom.” You may not realize when you did these things, but in your kindness to others, you were serving the Lord Himself.
This should encourage us to seek out opportunities today to share God’s love and kindness with others. Whether through a smile, a kind word, or tangible help to someone in need, we show God’s grace in these acts. Loving the unlovable, giving resources to those in need, and sharing the gospel with those who seek a Savior are ways to live out this calling.
The truth is, it doesn’t matter if you are seen or not, by simply showing the love of God wherever you go this scripture promises you are doing it unto Him. This is what life is all about, showing grace to others. Not to make yourself look good, but to bring those from the edge into God loving arms. It isn’t hard either. Simply decide that you will give anything you can today. Give love from your heart, give time from you space and give resources from your gifts. Don’t be afraid of rejection, that is not your part. If your giving is not received, you shake it off and move on to the next. Pray over that seed and know that God’s grace will go with it.
Here are some simple ways you can reach out to the least of these as an expression of your love for the One Who saved you.
Start Small: Offer a smile, a compliment, or a helping hand to someone you encounter today. Small acts of kindness have a significant impact.
Meet Physical Needs: Look for tangible ways to help others. Donate clothing, provide a meal, or contribute to a community outreach program.
Be Intentional with Your Time: Visit someone who may feel forgotten, such as a neighbor, an elderly friend, or someone in the hospital or prison.
Share Your Faith: Pray for opportunities to share the message of salvation with someone who doesn’t know the Lord. You can do this through conversation, a written note, or by inviting them to church.
Pray Over Your Actions: Before you act, ask God to guide your heart and bless your efforts. Trust Him to use what you offer, even if you don’t see the results.
Remember, it doesn’t matter if others notice or if your acts are received as you hope. What matters is that you are lovingly showing the love of God. If your kindness isn’t accepted, shake it off, pray for that seed, and move forward.
Today I want to encourage you to have a loving and giving heart to everyone you know and meet. Decide that you will be the same person no matter who you are with. Show love and kindness as you represent God to everyone that comes into your day. You are a blessing, and He planned that you would be before you were ever born. As you represent God in your daily interactions, know that you are fulfilling His plan for your life.
Today’s scripture reading: Matthew 25:31-46
31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.
32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.
33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;
36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?
38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?
39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’
40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
42 for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink;
43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’
44 “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’
45 Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’
46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
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