Caring for Others

Daily Scripture Threshing for Monday, May 5, 2025

Today's Text: Matthew 25:34-40

Key Verse: Matthew 25:40 (NIV): "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.’”

Just as a gardener tends to their garden, nurturing each plant with care and attention, we are called to care for others, showing them love, kindness, and compassion. Caring for others is not just about meeting their physical needs but also about showing them the love of God. Of course we care for others by showing concern and kindness towards them. We demonstrate understanding and recognition of their feelings and needs, and act accordingly.

Jesus cared for all categories of people without prejudice to their sins or righteousness. All of us who genuinely follow Him must love and care for others. It is by so doing that we demonstrate God's love for them. Just as a gardener's care helps a plant grow, our care can help others grow in their faith and well-being. Unfortunately, arrogance, pride and sensuality is robbing our generation of this blessing. Caring for others requires humility and a willingness to serve. It requires striving to serve others with kindness and compassion, just as Jesus taught us. If and when more Christians care and show compassion, we shall begin to have more profound impact on others' lives.

Action Steps: Be intentional about looking for opportunities to serve and care for others. This could be as simple as offering a listening ear or helping with a practical need. When interacting with others, strive to show empathy and compassion. Put yourself in their shoes and try to understand their perspective. Pray for those around you, asking God to meet their needs and show them His love.

Quote for the Day: "Just as a gardener's care helps a plant bloom, our care and compassion can help others flourish in their faith and well-being." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the opportunity to care for others. Help me to show Your love and compassion to those around me. Give me the humility and willingness to serve others, and impact their lives in a positive way — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Matthew 10:42, Luke 19:38, and Hebrews 2:11.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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