A Word of Encouragement

May 30, 2026

Look who's here for breakfast - July 2017

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

In the "Sermon on the Mount", Jesus said, "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12)

Later, He expanded on that; Continuing His warnings about the unpredictable timing and the finality of His return, Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in His glory... He will sit on His glorious throne... and He will separate the nations from each other like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep on His right and the goats on His left." (Matthew 25:31-33)

He will reward the sheep because they met His needs when He was in need and send the goats away because they did not help Him when He needed help. (Vs. 34-46 - Summarized)

Both groups asked a similar question; "When did we EVER see You in need?" (Vs. 37-38 & 44)

To the sheep He answered,

To the extent that you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of Mine, you did it for Me.
	Matthew 25:40cd

And He reprimanded the goats,

To the extent that you did not do it for one of the least of these, you did not do it for Me, either.
	Matthew 25:45cd

God views the way we treat others as if we were treating Him that way.

Think about that; There is nothing about you that God doesn't know and yet He wants you to love Him like He loves you and everyone around you!

Eloah Selichot - God of Forgiveness - help me to respond to Your love with Your love.

God, You know my foolishness, and my guilt is not hidden from You.
	Psalm 69:5

Treat others like Jesus,