Lent Devotional

Jesus' Brothers and Sister

Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?  And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?  And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?"  And the king will answer them, "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."   Matthew 25:37-40

Jesus gives us a vivid picture of the end of time and the final judgment.  Here we learn what a great opportunity we have right now to show our love for God.  In our lives, the least of Jesus' brothers or sisters may look like a child at school who seems to be picked on a lot or perhaps someone in our midst who seems to irritate us so easily.  But remember: the way we treat that person is the way we treat Christ.

God of all, help me to see how to care better for those in need.  Amen

Resources: Led by Christ by Kathleen Finley and Follow the Way by Susan Senechal