One of my friends and fellow followers of the Way, Pierre du Plessis, leads a community of Jesus disciples that do their best to be true to the Jesus way. See 3rd place. They have a motto (borrowed from Mother Theresa) that has always been helpful to me in remembering part of what we need to do as followers of Jesus.
They go out from their gatherings with the goal to “Feed One.” Mother Theresa said that, “If you can’t feed a hundred, then feed one.”
Simple right.
Yes. So… let’s go out and live like this. Let’s “Feed Jesus.” He says in Matthew 25 that if we feed marginalized people, it’s as good as feeding Him.
Find one person (can’t be that hard!) and feed them. If you live in Africa, where it’s really easy to find physically hungry and neglected people, then maybe feed someone by buying them food. Actually, I’m sure it isn’t that hard to find physically hungry people anywhere. If you do struggle, feed someone in another way.
Jesus suggests the hungry, but also the thirsty, homeless, shivering, sick, and imprisoned. No excuses.
Why postpone… Why not help someone today. Find marginal space, look around and “Feed Jesus.”
{ 0 comments }
Yesterday, as I was stopping at a McDonald’s drive-through, I was approached by a young man. He had clearly been in the hot, African sun for a bit too long, and looked desperate and ashamed. His voice confirmed his shame…