Thursday
Luke 10:33-35
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’
The Samaritan in Jesus’ story became the hero not because of his background, but because he allowed compassion to override centuries of hatred and division. He cared for someone who, by all social and religious standards, should have been his enemy. True Christlike love is not limited by political, cultural, or personal differences; it moves toward those we are tempted to avoid or even resent. Jesus calls us to examine our own hearts for prejudice and to let mercy define our actions, even when it’s uncomfortable or goes against the expectations of our community.
Application:
Is there a person or group you’ve been avoiding or judging—how can you take a practical step toward compassion for them today?
But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’
The Samaritan in Jesus’ story became the hero not because of his background, but because he allowed compassion to override centuries of hatred and division. He cared for someone who, by all social and religious standards, should have been his enemy. True Christlike love is not limited by political, cultural, or personal differences; it moves toward those we are tempted to avoid or even resent. Jesus calls us to examine our own hearts for prejudice and to let mercy define our actions, even when it’s uncomfortable or goes against the expectations of our community.
Application:
Is there a person or group you’ve been avoiding or judging—how can you take a practical step toward compassion for them today?