In Matthew 25 we see a picture of the end times. We listen as the King, Jesus himself, returns and gathers all the nations before him. He then separates people individually, as a shepherd would do with sheep and goats. And we wonder of course, “Am I a sheep or a goat?”
In this scripture, Jesus says to the sheep, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.” Notice that the sheep are astounded by the reason they are given this great reward. They fed the hungry, clothed the naked, invited the stranger, comforted the sick and imprisoned, and it seems they didn’t even realise they were living out Jesus’ kingdom values as they did those things. Perhaps, showing Christ’s love everywhere had become so natural that they didn’t realise they were doing it. We also learn that Jesus isn’t fooled by false people who only call him “Lord” but do not live by his values.
Today in the parable of the sheep and the goats, we are reminded that when we truly believe in Jesus as Saviour, his Spirit (who gives us that belief and faith) motivates us to share his love also. With the Spirit at work in us, doing good becomes almost second nature and this is all by God’s grace!
“The King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.” (Matthew 25:34).
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, you came from heaven to earth to show us the way. Lord Guide us each day. We pledge to serve you by showing your love to others in these last days through the power of your Spirit, in Jesus name, Amen.
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