Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Matthew 25:44a
Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you. . .?’
Jesus in Blue Jeans
In recent weeks, I’ve heard news reports of both Princess Kate and Michelle Obama going shopping for household needs, dressed in jeans, sweatshirts, sunglasses and Nike’s. They carry out errands unnoticed, blending in with other shoppers. Only those individuals who are paying very close attention realize they are in the presence of England’s princess, or the first lady.
Similarly, Jesus’ parable of the Great Judgment in Matthew 25 teaches that Jesus himself is present among us, in “ordinary clothes”. . .as one who is hungry, thirsty, a stranger, sick or imprisoned. The test of our claim to love God is in how we care for those in need all around.
Prayer: Dear Lord, give us eyes of love to see you each day in the people around us - in friends and family, neighbors and strangers. Help us to see you, and help us to serve. Amen.
Today’s devotion is written by:
Janine Shumate
East Heights United Methodist Church
www.ehumc.org
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