Luk 10:30 (NKJV) \u201cThen Jesus answered and said: \u2018A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Life can resemble this parable\u2014unpredictable and painful. There are times when we are stripped of our strength, beaten by trials, and left barely holding on. Yet, this story isn\u2019t about defeat. It\u2019s about hope. Just as the Samaritan arrived in time, so does God. Often, His help comes through unexpected people. \u201cMany are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all\u201d (Psalm 34:19).<\/p>\n
The wounded man couldn\u2019t help himself\u2014but grace found him. Likewise, when we are weak, God\u2019s power steps in. \u201cWhile we were still sinners, Christ died for us\u201d (Romans 5:8). Sometimes God allows our strength to fail so His strength can be seen. As Paul heard from God, \u201cMy grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness\u201d (2 Co12:9).<\/p>\n
This truth moves us to action. The Samaritan didn\u2019t just feel pity\u2014he helped. We are called to do the same. Your wounds don\u2019t disqualify you; they prepare you to lift others. What stripped you will not define you. What beat you will not bury you. God is still your healer. You may be down, but you are never out when He is near.<\/p>\n
Further Readings:
\nJob 5:19
\nPsa 34:19
\n2 Tim 3:11\u201312<\/p>\n
\ud83d\ude4f Blessed Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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