A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, August 27
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Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
These are the words of Jesus, teaching with a parable which is quite straightforward. God gave us this work to do. If we are wondering about God’s will for His creation, His will for us, the first steps are easy to see. We are to be kind and generous and loving to our brothers and sisters. We are all part of God’s family, and this parable teaches us that if we do little else, helping those in need is enough. God sees all we do, as well as all we fail to do.
Holy Lord, I am truly thankful for your faithful presence and power in my life. Help me to see the opportunities you have set before me to pass on your love and generosity to someone in need. Amen
Becky, transforming
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Matthew 25:40
This passage makes me think of how easy it is for people to pass a judgment on others, by the way they look, by the way they sound, maybe the color of their skin or their accent and even something as detailed as what they may be eating. I would be disingenuous if I said I never did this. But the truth is, we don’t know anything about these people or what their stories are. We should treat them as we want to be treated, extend a hand of friendship, and be willing to help those in need.
Heavenly Father, help me to put my prejudices and judgments aside and help those in need without question. Amen.
Matthew 25:31-46
I loved today's devotion. This was a church that knew what they were supposed to be and do. They were a small building, a few people, and small finances, yet they did much. They looked around and saw the needs of their community and did their best for them. They truly were serving Jesus in every sense.
Prayer: Gracious God, help us each be part of a church that acts as the hands and feet of Jesus. AMEN
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Matthew 25:40
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
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