+DEV+ Carry an Emergency Kit

Date: March 10, 2010 10:41 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Carry an Emergency Kit

Carry an Emergency Kit

“He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind‘ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”(Luke 10:27)
Scripture Focus: Luke 10:25-37

Keeping an emergency kit in your car is a good idea. It should contain water, bandages, medical tape, a flashlight or matches and a candle, a blanket, flares, and non-perishable food items You may need the kit for yourself or for a fellow motorist.

Jesus told a story about a man who was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when highway robbers pounced on him, beat him, and left him for dead. Along came a priest who saw the victim, but passed by without helping him. Next came a Levite. When he saw the injured traveler, he simply passed by on the other side. Finally, a Samaritan arrived. He showed compassion on the victim. He bandaged his wounds, put him on his own donkey, took him to an inn, took care of him, then prepaid the innkeeper to care for the man. He promised on his return to reimburse the innkeeper for extra expenses.

We can help fellow life travelers victimized by the devil and harsh circumstances. We can show love and care to those in need. Perhaps by doing so, we can contribute to their spiritual restoration.

Insight: Showing compassion to the needy is one way of portraying God’s love on our journey through life. Let’s get ready for Him to use us.

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