I
really like this picture because it is a very thoughtful gift (except
the cruise brochure). This Corona virus business is so bad that
nobody would want to take a cruise now. Recently, I have been hearing
about people panicking in stores over supplies that are in short
supply, like disinfectant or toilet paper. Because of this I thought
I would show someone doing something nice for others, a serendipity
if you will.
Jesus
said:
Matthew
10:42 ( World English
Bible )
...Whoever
gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in
the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you he will in no way
lose his reward.”
Paul
said:
Galatians
6 ( WEB )
[10] So
then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men,
and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
One
last passage from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10 ( WEB
):
[29]
But
he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, “Who is my
neighbor?”
[30] Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. [31] By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. [32] In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. [33] But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, [34] came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. [35] On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’ [36] Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”
[37]He said, “He who showed mercy on him.”
Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
[30] Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. [31] By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. [32] In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. [33] But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, [34] came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. [35] On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’ [36] Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”
[37]He said, “He who showed mercy on him.”
Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Even
if everyone around you panics, do good to others. Show yourself to be
a true follower of Jesus and do the right thing towards others. Your
kindness will speak well of your commitment to Jesus! Just do it!