I was reading in Luke 10 25-37 where Jesus was being questioned by a lawyer on how to obtain eternal life. Jesus told him to think about what was written in The Law , part of which is loving your neighbor as much as you love yourself.
Jesus went on to tell a story on how a man was on his way to Jericho and came upon “unclean ” spirits inhabiting humans . In the course of that day the man was beaten , robbed , and left for dead. A priest came by and saw the man and crossed to the other side of the road. A Levite came by and saw him and crossed to the other side of the road as well. Then a Samaritan came by and saw him . He was not a Man of GOD ,however , GOD placed HIS right hand upon him and the Samaritan was moved with pity for the hurt stranger. He bandaged his wounds and anointed them with oil and wine and then he placed the man on his own animal and took him to an inn to be cared for. The Samaritan not only payed the innkeeper but pledged to repay whatever cost incurred untill the man received his healing.
In my humble opinion the Samaritan represents Jesus!!! When HE sees us brought low by life in this world HE does not avoid us by crossing over to the other side of the road!!! HE heals us!!!
As I move around Kissimmee I see my neighbors daily. So many are in need ; not just in need of material things . They are in need of GOD!!!
I know that in my heart that the most loving thing which I may give them is a pathway to The LORD. Loving my neighbor means more than just supplying their basic needs . Loving my neighbor means bringing them to GOD!!! GOD is LOVE!!! I Love You !!!!!!! Mark