Hello Everyone,

What were the ministries that Jesus mentions in Matthew 25:31-46: feeding the hungry; giving drink to the thirsty; showing hospitality to strangers; clothing the naked; caring for the sick; and visiting the imprisoned.

These acts do not depend on wealth, ability, or intelligence; they are simple acts freely given and freely received.

The Christian author, A. W. Tozer, said this: “Before the judgment seat of Christ my service will be judged not by how much I have done but by how much I could have done!... In God’s sight, my giving is measured not by how much I have given but how much I have left after I made my gift… Not by its size is my gift judged, but by how much of me there is in it. No man gives at all until he has given all! No man gives anything acceptable to God until he has first given himself in love and sacrifice”.God calls us to let our light shine—through acts of simple service.In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus used the images of sheep and goats to describe two different groups of people based on how well they served those who were in need around them.

He said that the sheep were those who saw the needy around them and responded to their needs in acts of kindness.

The goats, on the other hand, were those who also saw the needs around them, but failed to act to help those in need.

As a result of their decisions, each was given what was due them—to the sheep was given great reward; to the goats a harsh judgment.

Just a simple act of kindness can make all the difference in the world.
Oh How HE Loves Us!!
Pastor Phil