Biweekly Devotional 5-7-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Thursday 07 May 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 5, 7, 2026

Matthew 25:35 – 40

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

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 contains one of my favorite passages, often referred to as "The Sheep and the Goats." In this section, Jesus presents a clear message about how we are to treat those who are marginalized in society. He emphasizes that serving the needs of others is central to living out our faith.

What stands out most is that the sheep described in this parable served God by caring for others without seeking recognition or realizing they were doing anything extraordinary. Their actions were motivated not by a desire for praise, but by a genuine commitment to do what was right and necessary. This is the standard for all who profess Jesus as their master: to serve others simply because it is the calling of Christ.

Let us strive to live our lives in such a way that, when we stand before the Lord in judgement, we will be welcomed into God's presence. This invitation comes because we have served God faithfully through meeting the needs of others, embodying the spirit of Christ in our actions every day.