Today’s Devotional – December 19 (“And Just Who is My Neighbor?”)

By admin On December 15th, 2013

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Today’s Devotional – December 19th

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“And Just Who is My Neighbor?”

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“He that hath pity upon the poor

lendeth unto the LORD;

and that which he hath given

will He pay him again”

Proverbs 19:17

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“And Jesus answering said, A certain man… fell among thieves, which…wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead….But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds” Luke 10:30, 33, 34,

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This above well-known parable has great spiritual meaning.

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But it can also apply to everyday situations.

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Good Samaritan – (Watts) – Wikipedia – US Public Domain

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WHAT’S A 5 DOLLAR BILL?

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“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.” Proverbs 21:13

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Now of course, the Believer should be most concerned about supporting faithful ministries which proclaim the Gospel.

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But it wouldn’t hurt to give a little extra to those who are “down and out”.

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Maybe just to slip them a 1$ bill or even a $5 bill.

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Or better yet, go to the thrift shop and buy some little Gideon pocket-Bibles and put that $5 bill in one, hanging half-way out.

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Yes, even a dollar or two would mean so much to those who have nothing!

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Helping the homeless – cropped image – wikimedia – share-alike license

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MANY DIFFERENT WAYS

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Well, there are many ways to give to others.

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And each must decide just how and where and who to give to.

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President Bush helping with Toys For Tots – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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“LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF”

Romans 13:9

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But the point of this little devotion is about a very big Bible truth.

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And that truth is just this….

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Whatever the situation of life, we must try to put ourselves in the place of others.

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How would I like to be treated if I were that homeless person?

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Or how would I like to be treated if I were that bumbling cashier?

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Or how would I like others to talk about me if I were the object of discussion?

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This is a great part of Christianity: to constantly think about how I would like to be treated by others if the “tables were turned”.

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And you never know, it just might come to pass, that someday I might be the one standing on the corner, begging for a few dollars.

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cashier – Wegmans Cash Register – cropped image – Wikimedia – Share-alike License

Drunk Panhandler – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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TO READ PART 2, CLICK HERE…

April 8 (“And Just Who is My Neighbor?” Part 2: Good Samaritan)

Planet Earth, Devil’s Island, . Part 15: “Hell’s Witnesses: ‘Judgment Day!'” To read Part 1, click here… March 13th (Planet Earth: Devil’s Island!)

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Help me to have more compassion for others. And show me the many ways that I can help others who have varied needs. Give me the love of Christ which yearns and sympathizes to all who are in need…

Prayer – Anna Blunden – For Only One Short Hour – Wikimedia – Public Domain

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

Info & pics of constellations on this site from Wikipedia & International Astronomical Union (click here)

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“THE SCORNER (THE PHARISEE)”

Please tilt your head to the left. Do you see a man with a very long pointed nose. (Obviously, the sketch to the right is just an exaggeration in order to help you find the face in the photo to the left.)

Do you see an angry look? His right eye-brow is raised as if he is judging.

This second face in the Moon appears to be that of a combination of a man as well as a fox. Or maybe a wolf. Doesn’t he have a long narrow nose like a wolf or fox? Maybe even a dog. Nevertheless, the expression on his face, as he appears to look down upon the Earth, is that of scorn. Unlike the first Moon-man’s sad shock and awe; this ‘man/fox/wolf/dog’ appears to be that of anger and scorn. As if he is disgusted at the sinful planet below. He is very moral, you see.

Moon – Public Domain – 2nd face Pharisee Scorner – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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TOMORROW:

December 20 (Arcturus, The Star That Wise Men Follow)

Jesus Teaching – Luke 4:31-32 – jesus talks about heaven – www.lavistachurchofchrist.org – public-domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO JEREMIAH STUDY

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ALL ‘NOBLE BEREANS’ (open-minded seekers of Bible truth) ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING THIS 650+ AUDIO BIBLE STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH EACH DAY ON THIS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.

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THIS IS STUDY #351 PRESENTED BY THE LATE HAROLD CAMPING…

Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.com – Public Domain

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