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The Good Samaritan

Date
15th August, 2022

Topic
The Good Samaritan

Bible Text
Luke 10:33 KJV
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,



An act of kindness from a good heart was illustrated in this verse by our Lord Jesus Christ when defining a true neighbor. Goodness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit which is seen in the spirit of a submissive child of God (Galatians 5:22 KJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,). It takes one who truly understands God to show an act of kindness. A certain man suffered an attack from brutal thieves and was left half dead, with no possible help whatsoever. A certain Priest and levite passed by ignoring a soul in need probably thinking it's not their problem and left him to suffer still.

Goodness is not by title or position occupied but by a heart that knows love(God) and this kind of love is Agape (the Giving Love) which is unconditional. The Priest and levite were both respectable men but they failed to show God kindness save a man who in himself felt he was not qualified to be a child of God but was full of submission and compassion for the needy according to the will of God. Our God is not partial He works with us according to our willingness and submission to His will. Jesus taught about compassion in - Matthew 5:7 KJV
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Let us do good and show kindness this morning not only to our brethren in Christ but to every soul that needs our help in the office, school, market, homes, streets and diverse places as the Holy Spirit will be leading us daily. Jesus Christ was a perfect example of the fruit of Goodness in Acts 10:38 KJV
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.



PRAYER
• Thank you Heavenly Father for your goodness and unconditional love in my life and family. Please forgive my unkindness and disobedience.
• Lord I need your Spirit to bear the fruit of Goodness in me that exudes compassion to those in need.
• I want to be a doer of your word O Lord please help me to show kindness and goodness by the Holy Spirit and power in Jesus name.


INSIGHT
A good Samaritan is a willing soul unqualified in the sight of men but exalted by the standards of God.


TCM FAITH DECLARATION:
"When men are saying it is casting down!
As for me and my household, it is a lifting up!
This is my year of Soaring High With The Eagles!
And my month of Grace for Greater Growth!
I am an expression of God's Grace!
A wealthy Taborite!
A Celebrity in the class of Kingdom Celebrities!
The Father's desire is my desire!
As for me, Soul Winning is my priority!
It does not matter what's the matter!
I shall matter where it matters most!
God bless my Pastors & God bless me too!
Tabor Family! 
A people favoured by God."



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