I was a stranger and you took Me in. Matthew 25:35
King
Abdullah, the ruler of Jordan since 1999, has been known to disguise himself and go out
into public places. His purpose is to talk with ordinary people and find out what they are
thinking, and to check up on civil servants to see how they are treating his people. He
has visited hospitals and government offices to learn what kind of service they are
giving.
The king got the idea while in New York. He couldn't leave his hotel without being mobbed,
so he slipped out in disguise. It worked, so he tried it at home. He reported that once
this practice was begun, civil servants and hospital employees started to treat everyone
like kings.
When Jesus comes as King, He will judge the nations (Matthew 25:31-46). He said the basis
for that judgment will be how people treated Him when He was hungry, thirsty, a stranger,
naked, sick, or imprisoned. Those being judged will ask when they saw Him in these
situations, and Jesus will say, "Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these
My brethren, you did it to Me" (v.40).
Because all people are created in God's image, and because Jesus by His words and example
taught us that He cares deeply how we treat others, we should treat all people with
kindness and compassion. Let's treat them like kings.
-DCE
Every kindness done to others
Is a kindness done to Thee;
Christlike love for all my brothers
May the world observe in me.
-Brandt
Our love for Christ is only as real as our love for our neighbor.