sheep and goats

from matthew 25 we discussed what it means to 'do even to the least of these'.

ken had a great slide show displaying pictures of people most would consider the 'least'.

homeless...homosexuals...elderly...children.

it was hard to watch,

but like kevin said...perhaps this is just one of those places jesus is quite explicit.

and perhaps we really are doing this to christ,

and not just for him.

♥

2-11-07

you are blessed.

your inheritance is waiting,

since the dawn of time

when God molded chaos...

even then,

the Kingdom was waiting for you.

you are blessed

because at one point

you too were a stranger.

someone was kind to you

because you were different.

someone listened

when no one else would,

and perhaps even clothed, fed, or cared for you...

a stranger.

you are blessed

as you attempt to open your eyes.

your blindness is gone...

if you choose it.

your heart is softened...

if you want it.

and your hands will begin to help...

if you will only try.

you are blessed

as you choose love over indifference

as you meet eyes with a stranger

as you individually and corporately seek to help

as you are overwhelmed

as you cry out against injustice

and as you are taken into the warmth unseen

as a friend...

no longer a stranger.

be loved.

be welcomed.

be blessed.