Haven't posted in a while and this is only a brief one, because this is something that occurred to me while I was doing exam preparation (and I need to get back to it...) :D Who knew school work could actually provoke thoughts...?!
Anyway, part of one of my philosophy essays involved me writing about the parable of the sheep and goats, and then my thoughts kept unfolding in my head, hence the blog post...
(Matthew 25:31-46)
In this parable, Jesus says “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” and he also said, "Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.” Something to think about next time someone needs us, we would not just be helping them as they are, but also Jesus. As Christians we like to think we would do anything for Him, but when faced with everyday scenarios how often do we brush past someone...? If it was Jesus asking us for an extended hand of love, how willingly would we give it. But if there was a drunk/homeless person in desperate need, how quickly would we shuffle off away from them? Similarly, there are people all over the world desperate for food, desperate for water and desperate for a shelter, that a lot of richer cultures could well provide (check out enough food for everyone if campaign) we are not just abandoning these people, but we are abandoning Christ, the one who DIED for us. Is this the way to thank him? “For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink..." Do we want to be a disappointment? Do we want to reject the one who saved us...? Next time you look into the face of someone in need, don't just see a desperate person, see Jesus Christ, our Saviour and repay him for all he has done.
I'm aware this is rushed and possibly not the best worded thing I've ever written but yeah... just some thoughts. I am hoping to have another blog post up soonish if anyone cares :p so hopefully that one will be better...
