Seeing how Jesus turned and not only saw the people in his path, but also responded to their needs, inspires me to do the same. It is so easy to focus on my own life and the plans I have made. My heart’s desire, however, is to steep my life in God-reality and God-initiative and to give my entire attention to what God is doing (based on Matthew 6, The Message).
I can remember a time when I saw a woman who needed help, but I didn’t stop to help her. She was standing on a corner by a broken-down car and I was at a stoplight. I could tell she needed help, but I didn’t want to become involved in her problems. I had a really “good” reason for not having time for her, so I drove away. I know I could not have rescued her, but I could have offered her a “cup of cold water” (Matthew 10:42).
A continual challenge is to turn and see the people that God puts in our path, and willingly give them whatever we have to offer.
Couldn’t have said it better! Great post.
I don’t have many words but I do have a very convicted and challenged heart… Thank you, Sara. 🙂
Thanks for the reminder today…blessings to you –