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“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭34‬-‭40, NIV‬‬.

This is one of my favorite Bible passages. It’s about serving our King Jesus in simple ways, through everyday needs: a cup of water, a visitation, opening the door, a welcoming attitude, a piece of bread.

These are things all of us can do, but few of us actually follow through doing them regularly. Why is that? Why do we justify not doing the good and right thing God has placed in front of us to do?

Selfishness is the go-to answer, and I guess it’s partially true. I struggle with wanting and getting my own way.

Yet, there are times I long to help out, but just physically unable. Maybe that's you, too.

I think the Matthew 25 passage declares that wherever we are, there’s a need to be met. We just have to look for it. So, for me, just because I’m not physically able to go do things at times, that shouldn’t stop me from doing something.

On our way to work we can leave a few minutes early (that’s a huge ask for some of us—which makes the sacrifice all the more precious), and drive the streets handing out bottles of water to those who might need to be rehydrated.

Recently someone just asked if I would join her in prayer for a homeless man who was walking in the snow bear-footed. Colorado just received six inches of snow, and that was her prayer request. She saw someone in need, and wanted to find them again, because she had gone out and purchased a pair of boots and socks for them.

She had eyes to see, and responded with the love of Jesus.

That’s what we all need—eyes to see. There are simple practical ways we can help—we are able to pick up a pencil an enemy has dropped, for Jesus’ sake. We can let someone pass in front of us at the supermarket. Not just the one who only has two items in their hands, but the one with a full cart, trying to wrestle children at the same time.

How are we doing at giving a piece of bread to one who is hungry? You know, King Jesus appreciates that gesture.

(Feel free to comment. I love reading your thoughts).

Father,

Thank You that there are good works for us to do every day. Help us to see and recognize them for Your glory. Help us to serve You every day, with small and sometimes grand gestures that glorify You.

Help us not to spotlight the sacrifice we are trying to make, turning it into a social media post of servanthood. Help us do everything unto the LORD, with an audience of one. This is a challenge for some of us, because we do desire the spotlight from time to time. Help us to remain your servant, placing all our good things at your feet.

You are so worthy King Jesus, thank You for showing us how to serve Your Father well.

Amen.