Compassion for Those Less Fortunate

Read Luke 14:7-12

 

Today we wrap up our beginning looks at humility through two parables of Jesus Christ.  In the first we saw humility in light of our relationship with God.  In this parable we see humility in light of our relationship with others.  As we examined the first half of this parable we found that Jesus specifically addresses putting others needs before our own.  In the second half he addresses just whose needs we ought to be putting before our own.  Look at verse 13 Jesus gives four different types of people, the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind.  Jesus says don’t just invite your friends and family invite people who will not be able to repay you.  How often are we aware of those around us who are in very terrible positions?  How often do we do what we can to help meet the needs of these individuals?  

 

Father help us to have a heart of compassion for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.  Give us opportunity to be a blessing to them in whatever way you see fit.