October 2019

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

In today’s society where self-image, self-success and self-indulgence seems to take the forefront, we can lose focus of our purpose. While self-improvement and being a reflection of one’s best self is very important, there has to be a balance. The balance is thinking about the least of these along with self-improvement.

In the beginning of the scripture text it actually speaks about receiving a heavenly reward because “when I was hungry, you fed me. When I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me. I was in prison and you came and visited me.”(Matthew 25:35-36) The perfect example of understanding the power of love through sharing, caring and giving. These acts are self-less and often yield no material satisfaction or gratification. However, what we receive is much more. The ability to plant a seed and change a life merely by one kind act or gesture. The resources that we are blessed with are not only for ourselves but to share with the least of these. An opportunity to change the face of humanity by seeing each person as that. A person worthy of kindness regardless of their current situation.

Making the world better than you found it and realizing every day is a gift that is meant to be shared with the least of these.

Blessings,

Reverend Takana L. Jefferson, Chaplain, United States Navy