Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man's table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores."
—Luke 16:19-21 NLT
Key Thought
This image makes us want to throw up. However, what makes us sick is probably the thought of having dogs licking Lazarus' open sores. Yes, like some other images in Scripture, this one is revolting. Even more sickening to God — and it should be to us — is a man who had so much but who was doing nothing to help someone so close. Lazarus wasn't even looking for much. However, rather than anointing the sores with oil and bandaging Lazarus' wounds, the rich man spurned him, and only the dogs offered him comfort and companionship. Who is your Lazarus? And yes, who is my Lazarus?
Today's Prayer
Father, open my eyes to see the people you have placed in my path for me to treat with compassion. Stir my heart with your Spirit to respond when I see them. Strip away the calloused and dead skin that surrounds my heart of compassion. Teach me the best way to show your love and grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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—Luke 16:19-21 NLT
Key Thought
This image makes us want to throw up. However, what makes us sick is probably the thought of having dogs licking Lazarus' open sores. Yes, like some other images in Scripture, this one is revolting. Even more sickening to God — and it should be to us — is a man who had so much but who was doing nothing to help someone so close. Lazarus wasn't even looking for much. However, rather than anointing the sores with oil and bandaging Lazarus' wounds, the rich man spurned him, and only the dogs offered him comfort and companionship. Who is your Lazarus? And yes, who is my Lazarus?
Today's Prayer
Father, open my eyes to see the people you have placed in my path for me to treat with compassion. Stir my heart with your Spirit to respond when I see them. Strip away the calloused and dead skin that surrounds my heart of compassion. Teach me the best way to show your love and grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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