The Least of These

We read the story in the book of Matthew. Jesus is telling the story of the sheep and the goats. He splits the people into two groups - the "sheep" on the right and the "goats" on the left. He blesses those on the right, saying "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me,I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ (Matt. 25:35-36). The people asks Jesus when they did this. His reply is, 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ 

Have you ever had the chance to "do for one of the least of these..." before? My daughter and I had the chance to do it today. Let me first tell you she had the idea of it on her own. I jumped at it when she suggested it. I'm not saying much about it because she has wisely decided to not boast about what we did. However, I have to say that I saw more of an "adult" act out of my 18 year old today that I see out of many older people. She saw a need, Jesus spoke to her, and she acted on it. It was a selfless moment for her. She literally gave out of her plenty to benefit some people who were lacking. Yes, I was a part of the process. However, what she came up with on her own never entered my brain even though this wasn't the first time I've seen the need. I have perhaps never been so proud to be the mother of an amazing young woman. She truly is striving to be the woman God desires her to be. 

Me with my daughter. I love spending time with this young lady. Besides my husband, she truly is my best friend. How many moms can say that?