Devotional 19th April, 2021

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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Don’t stop doing Good

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

— Luke 10:33

The Samaritan who stopped to help the robbed and beaten man had every reason to look the other way and pass by on the other side. The victim was a Jew, and Jews and Samaritans did not associate with each other. Any self-respecting Jew would rather walk several extra miles than risk running into a Samaritan. And Samaritans felt the same way. Does this behavior look familiar?

Despite that, the Samaritan reached out to help the Jew. He bandaged his wounds, put him on his donkey, and took him to an inn. He even offered to pay for additional expenses the innkeeper might incur. He was willing to interrupt his schedule and use his resources to help someone in need.

Why would this man stop and help when two religious leaders refused to do anything at all? What is it that drives many people today to lend a helping hand, open their homes, reach into their wallets, or interrupt their schedules to help someone in need? What will it take for you to be compassionate and good to others?

In this parable, among other things, we are being called to live with the kind of God’s goodness shown in Jesus. He came to help and restore us when we were down and out, even though we were his enemies (see Romans 5:10). Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Galatians 6:9-10.

PRAYER

Lord, help me to show others compassion and not be weary of doing good even when my schedule is interrupted. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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