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Are You Too Busy?

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.
Luke 10:33

Are you too busy to care about the needs of others? Are you so preoccupied being good instead of doing good that you’re missing opportunities right under your nose? Remember, nobody was busier than Jesus, yet He always responded to those in need. In Luke 10, Jesus tells of a Jewish traveler who was mugged by a gang and left to die on the road. First a priest and then a Levite passed by. They were religious leaders; surely they’d have compassion on this wounded man. But no, they both had important appointments to keep and didn’t stop. Then a Samaritan came along. Of all people, he’d the most reason to look the other way, because the Jews and the Samaritans were long-standing enemies. But the Bible says, "he came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion." Compassion will rearrange your priorities! The Good Samaritan decided that where he was going wasn’t so important as where he was at that particular moment. What would you have done that day? Do you think you’d have acted like this Samaritan? How about when God tries to interrupt your inflexible, tightly organized, written-in-concrete schedule and asks you to take time for someone who’s hurting? Are you willing to shelve your personal agenda and do what He wants? If you’re too busy to reach out to those who are hurting, you’re just too busy! Today, ask God to help you begin thinking and acting like Christ, and don’t miss another opportunity to serve.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, rearrange my schedule today to be your schedule! In Jesus’ Name, Amen