Luke 6:35-36
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
This is a tough message from Jesus, at least for me. It is difficult enough to give our time to others, but now he is asking us to give our time and even our money to those who we may see as “undeserving”, expecting nothing in return! There may be a lesson hidden in there for me, that occurs to me now. It is not up to me to decide who is most deserving, most in need, etc. If there is a need, and I am given the opportunity to fill that need, I should fill it if I can. It is not my job to decide if the person deserves my help. That is up to God. It is up to me to help where I can.
Holy Lord, you are giving me opportunities to do good. I need not decide if those receiving my help “deserve” it. That is for you to determine. I am thankful. Amen
Becky, transforming
Pic by Bev (Sam)