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Matthew 25:35
35for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in;
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In The Visitor, Walter Vale discovers illegal immigrants living in his New York apartment. He could call ICE. Instead, he lets them stay. When Tarek is detained, Walter fights for his release. I was a stranger and you invited me in.
In The Visitor, Walter Vale—a disconnected economics professor—returns to his New York apartment to find immigrants Tarek and Zainab living there illegally. He could call the police. Instead, he lets them stay. Tarek teaches him to play the djembe drum; life enters Walter's gray existence.
In The Help, Skeeter Phelan writes the stories of Black maids in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi. These invisible women become visible; their humanity becomes undeniable. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I take a moment to reflect on Immigration and Welcome today, I find myself drawn to the powerful words of Matthew 25:35: "For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat;...
Dear God of the Long Journey, You who led your people out of Egypt with a strong hand and an outstretched arm — You who watched over a young family fleeing to Egypt in the dead of night so that...
In a small town where traditional values reigned supreme, Sarah found herself at a crossroads. A bright and passionate young woman, she had felt a divine calling towards ministry ever since she could remember. But when she approached her denomination...
As we grapple with the profound call to Racial Reconciliation, I invite you to immerse yourself in the implications of Matthew 25:35, where Christ says, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and...
Dear God — Father, Mother, Comforter, Consuming Fire — You who refused to be contained by a single name when Moses stood barefoot before the burning bush, who answered simply "I AM" — teach me to hold the fullness of...
Merciful God, who sets the lonely in families and calls the outcast beloved, This evening I come to You carrying the weight of words — words that have been wielded like stones when You meant them to be bread. Matthew...
There’s a story I often think about when I ponder the complexities of faith and our understanding of Scripture in today’s world. A few years ago, I met a young woman named Sarah who was navigating the murky waters of...
Dear God of Welcome and Wholeness, This morning I hold before You the stranger I almost walked past yesterday — the new family at church whose names I haven't learned, the coworker eating lunch alone in the break room, the...
This devotional emphasizes the importance of leading toward peace through compassion and justice, inspired by biblical teachings. It encourages individuals to reflect on their role in transforming the world by embodying God's love and wisdom in their actions.
As I meditate on the profound truth of Matthew 25:35, where Jesus reminds us, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink," I am struck by the...
This devotional emphasizes the importance of leading toward peace through compassion and justice, reflecting God's love in our actions. It encourages individuals to engage with their communities in transformative ways that honor the divine image in all people, ultimately working towards a world of justice and peace.
In the heart of Matthew 25:35, Jesus declares, “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.” These words...
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I pause to reflect on the profound themes of Immigration and Welcome in my life, I am drawn to the words of our Savior in Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you...
This devotional prayer emphasizes the importance of engaging with issues of immigration and welcome through a lens of love and justice. It calls for personal reflection on how to embody compassion and work towards transformation in the world, aligning actions with divine principles of justice and peace.
In our bustling lives, where the weight of the world often feels unbearable, we turn to Matthew 25:35, where Jesus says, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something...
In a world increasingly divided by animosity and fear, the call to practice *agape*—the kind of love that extends even to our enemies—resonates powerfully with the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:35: "For I was hungry, and you gave me...
In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of human experience—from our relationships to our understanding of love and intimacy. This struggle is not new; it’s as ancient as the Scriptures themselves. Just think about...
In the heart of the Gospel, particularly in Matthew 25:35, we hear a powerful call to action: "For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink." This passage...
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I pause in this sacred moment, I am drawn to the powerful words of Matthew 25:35, where You remind us, “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” In this...
As we reflect on Matthew 25:35, we encounter a profound call to action: “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink.” This moment invites us not only...
In a world filled with division and hostility, the call to practice *enemy love* can feel both daunting and transformative. Matthew 25:35 invites us into a profound understanding of our faith: “For I was hungry and you gave me something...