Luke 10:25 - 42

This passage has repeatedly been brought to my attention this week.  Last night, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Del Tackett expound on this passage as The Truth Project concluded at Mission Peak Baptist Church.  Perhaps because it is still so fresh in my memory, its application to Good Friday is so vivid.

Jesus is asked about inheriting eternal life by an expert in the law.  We are told the reason he asked (verse 29) was to justify himself.  Aren't we all like that?  "Just tell me what to do, Jesus, so I can see if it's crossed off my list!"  Jesus' response was to repeat Moses' law - love God and love your neighbor.  The meaning of loving your neighbor is illustrated by this scenario of a compassionate stranger - The Good Samaritan - who shows mercy on one in need.  Jesus concludes "Go and do likewise"

AND THEN HE DOES.  Oh, not the man, but Jesus.  Jesus goes and does likewise.  He finds those along the side of life's highway who are beaten, robbed, left for dead and He shows mercy on them.  Good Friday is a reminder that He has lifted us from our battered state and provided for our health and life.  What a wonderful Savior.

Go, and do likewise yourself.  Show compassion today.  Be a neighbor.