Have you
had your JOY JUICE today? Serve some to
others and remind them of their value in Christ.
There are
many hurting people in our world. We
see them everyday. Some we know well
enough to know why they are broken-hearted.
Maybe they’ve lost a loved one or they’ve recently received news of a devastating
diagnosis or maybe their marriage is "on the rocks". Sometimes
we are aware of the difficulties in people’s lives; but other times we don’t
have a clue what they are going through.
Many people
put on a brave front and keep their troubles to themselves. Some are private or shy or don’t want to be a
burden to anyone else, so they quietly try to handle their challenges alone. Though
we never want to pry into someone’s private business, we do need to be
sensitive and willing to help when we can.
Every individual
is a creation of God and is of value to Him.
As committed Christians, we should be tuned in to helping others. We should strive to be like the Good Samaritan,
giving beyond what is expected of our time, our resources and our love….not out
of obligation, but simply because of our relationship with Christ.
In Matthew
22: 37-39, Jesus said: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and
with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Who is the
“neighbor” God has put in your path today?
Serve them with gladness and allow the JOY of the Lord to radiate through
you!
Be a
JOYful “Good Samaritan” and serve God by serving your neighbor.
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