THE CALL TO STOP

It seemed like Jesus always had people (especially the religious ones), trying to trip Him up. The day Jesus told one of His greatest, most memorable stories, was no different. Three men saw a guy beaten on the side of the road. The road was narrow - he was hard to miss. The first two - religious professionals - left this guy to bleed and likely die where he lay. Then a Samaritan, a supposed enemy of the Jews came along. He stopped - unlike the other two who saw who passed by. This was compassion in action. Right in the busyness of life. Right when you have lots to do - and would rather not get involved. Love - generous love - causes you to stop. Generous love causes you to get involved.