Neighbours
August 31st, 2009 Posted in GeneralWe all know the story of the Good Samaritan.
It’s a nice story and occasionally we can see ourselves rising to the standard. It feels good.
But this story is more than just how we need to treat one another – even our less appealing neighbours. It is an example of how God bends down to pick up those of us who have thought we were too good to associate with Him or anyone else. The Jew – on his way down from Jerusalem, needs the help of the despised Samaritan.
Remember when the Leaders vehemently derided Jesus “You are a Samaritan and have a devil!”
God has set a High Standard. Not just for us to reach for…. being good neighbours to even the downtrodden…. but to demonstrate his own love for us “that while we were still powerless, Christ died for us”
The story of the Good Samaritan is not intended as a means to guilt anyone into trying to somehow be kinder. Be kinder, yes. But start to open your mind to the great idea that God is that Samaritan. He has poured His Love into your wounds; even though while healthy, you are likely to ignore, or even despise Him. If you realize that, you might in awe worship Him.
