https://odb.org/2024/01/29/sharing-by-caring
We just heard a message yesterday on loving your neighbour from the classic Good Samaritan story told by Jesus. Not so much finding out who is the neighbour to love but more becoming the person who loves, the person who intentionally responds to a need. Thus, our role is to be the Good Samaritan, although sometimes we behave like the person who was robbed and injured, just waiting for others to love us.
A good way to know when and how to respond to needs around us is to be led by the Holy Spirit. Our response will turn needs into grace as the Spirit leads. Christ promised that we would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us, and we will become witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8). This is particularly effective when we witness Christ as the Spirit knows the hearts of people. It is He who convicts as we share Christ. Of course, we need to know the basics of the salvation story. We can then add on with our life experiences in Christ of how Jesus has moulded and transformed us to be who we are today.
In this fallen world, especially in these end times, we need the Holy Spirit more and more. Not only His power for us to enter into the supernatural realm for the manifestation of signs and wonders but His wisdom that we are not led astray by false teachers and false teachings.
As we start our week today, let’s begin with a prayer that the Holy Spirit will grant us wisdom and lead us in all that we do that we will become effective witnesses for Christ. Pray that we will become like the Good Samaritan responding to the needs around us, perhaps in spite of prejudices against us and despite persecutions. If we suffer for Christ, may the Spirit turn our sufferings into perseverance, perseverance into character, and character into hope in our most precious Lord Jesus Christ. Have a great and blessed week ahead!
Ronnie's Thoughts 