Head-Heart-Hands — The Physical Side of Christianity - Wednesday
Today’s Verse
Luke 10:33-34a
"But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine." (NIV)
The Good Samaritan story is one of Jesus’ most famous parables. A man is left beaten on the side of the road. Two religious leaders pass by without helping. Then, a Samaritan—someone from a group despised by the Jews—sees the man, stops, and helps him.
The key word? Sees. The Samaritan didn’t ignore the need in front of him. He noticed. He felt compassion. And he acted.
How often do we pass by people who need help? Maybe we don’t even notice them because we’re too focused on our own schedules. Or maybe we assume someone else will take care of it.
Jesus was never too busy to notice people. He saw the blind beggar when others ignored him. He called Zacchaeus down from the tree when no one else cared about him. He noticed the woman who touched His cloak, desperate for healing.
Loving others starts with seeing them. When we slow down and pay attention, we’ll begin to recognize the needs around us—loneliness, grief, financial struggles, or simply the need for a kind word. And once we see, we can act.
REFLECTION
Slow down. Notice the people around you. Who is struggling? Ask God to open your eyes to someone in need today. Commit to one action that shows you see and care.
Faith in action begins with seeing.