Oh Jesus, why didn’t You come?
Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40 ESV)
There can be awe-inspiring life transformation
And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.' (Luke 2:10)
We represent the Prince of Peace
We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Following in Jesus’ footsteps
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. (Ephesians 5:2 NLT)
Simple acts of kindness and care
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 13:16 NIV)
We can encourage and…
For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. (Mark 9:41 NKJV)
“Too little”
Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. (Luke 21:3 ESV)
He then decided
Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. (Proverbs 22:9 ESV)
We only benefit
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29 ESV)
The five-minute favor
Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:37-40 NIV)
Our love for Jesus
We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Jesus’ footsteps
Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (Philippians 2:4-5)
Make others happy
When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy. (Psalm 94:19 CSB)
Touch others with My love
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40)
Ambassadors
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20 NASB)
A prayer for Christmas
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 KJV)