Real Conversations (Luke 8-10)Sýnishorn

The parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that our good works cannot possibly save us because we could never fulfill the perfect demands of God’s holy Law. While it is not the point of the parable, we can recognize what the Good Samaritan did for the half-dead traveler, Jesus Christ does for us. He found us dead in our sins. No means of this world or effort by man could help us. Even religious living cannot save us. We are utterly helpless.

A relationship with God begins when we see that our goodness falls far short of God’s Law, and there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. We must acknowledge our need for Christ Jesus, our Savior, who showed compassion toward us in that while we were yet sinners, He died for us (Romans 5:8). “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds, you were healed” (1 Peter 2:24).

The parable of the Good Samaritan also illustrates to us that if we have responded to God’s grace through Jesus Christ, then we are obligated to show the love of Christ in practical ways toward those in need. As Jesus concludes, “Go and do the same.”

Question

When have you felt the most helpless in your life? Who helped you get back on your feet?

Prayer:

Father God, thank You for pulling me up from the mud where I lay dead and broken, and for the healing power of Your Son. Help me love others as You have loved me.