Jesus had compassion on them.
The week we’ve been exploring the story of the Good Samaritan (found in Luke 10:25-37). I’ll be honest, sometimes I find the parable a hard read. It can leave me feeling a bit burdened, as if I’m not doing enough for others or should always be doing more.
But that’s part of the parable’s purpose. As we explored earlier this week, it’s meant to challenge us—to trigger a heart check. Are we truly loving others with sincerity and action?
However, when we’re feeling weighed down with the burdens of life, defeated by our circumstances or beaten down by others, it is good to realise that the parable is not only about us doing more, but also a reminder that there is a Good Samaritan who will come to our aid when we need help.
Jesus is the Good Samaritan to us.
In Matthew 9, we read about Jesus' compassion for all the people he meets, healing them because they were harassed; does this sound familiar?
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. – Matthew 9:35-36
If you’ve been feeling harassed, wounded and robbed lately, allow Jesus into your mess to heal your wounds and take care of your needs. Acknowledge that you need a Good Samaritan in your life and allow God to do the rest.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. – Psalms 103:13
Let’s pray this together:Heavenly Father, thank You for Your boundless compassion, Your generous love and Your selfless care for me. I invite you into the broken and hurting parts of my heart. I need you as the Good Samaritan in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
