Friday’s thoughts
“A Road Trip On A Donkey”
Dr. David Dalke preaching
March 11th
The characters in the story of the Good Samaritan are interesting, because most people can identify with them, from inaction to action. I believe the real reason Jesus told that story is to cross the boundaries of discrimination, that there was a human being in the ditch, and that is more important than gender, ethnicity, color of skin, experiences or background. Of course, Jesus chose a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews, to emphasize his point.
We need to think about our own willingness to reach out, to love and care for the human being. Have any of us stopped along the road lately?
Hope to see you Sunday. Looks like wonderful music at all three services.
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David Dalke
In our society today there often seems to be a tendency to petition government or organizations such as the church to deal with those in need. To me, the lesson and challenge of the Good Samaritan is that he took on the obligation himself. To the extent that he couldn’t handle it all alone, he made sure the inn-keeper was compensated.
The story is a tough one. It demands personal and face to face action. It demands an active love. It demands reaching out with our hands and hearts.
I guess Jesus never intended it to be easy.