Our church is only one of many that sponsor a program called Room at the Inn. We had the privilege to care for 20 guys tonight that don't have the daily luxuries that many people have. These gentlemen are without homes, family, work, and some without an education. They are aided by city based projects to help them through their tough times. The Nashville Rescue Mission has been leading this cause locally since 1954. In 2007 alone they served a total of 548,338 meals and 232,685 nights of safe shelter. Daily, that would be around 1500 meals and 635 beds. These numbers make me think twice as I lay my head down tonight.
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-28
25 An expert in the Law of Moses stood up and asked Jesus a question to see what he would say. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to have eternal life?”
26 Jesus answered, “What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?”
27 The man replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself.’ ”
28 Jesus said, “You have given the right answer. If you do this, you will have eternal life.”
2 comments:
im glad you had the opportunity to help out. remember the different times downtown when you took one of the guys to get a hot meal. :) I really love your heart to serve and compassion for their lives.
"For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’" (Matthew 25:35-40)
I also remember the time I tried to give a guy a lift down the road and ended up dropping him off at the nearest gas station cause he was up to no good. Learned a lesson, "don't pickup anyone with a story".
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