What Jesus Looks Like Today

They had just stopped to visit and were reluctant to share their need, but the look in the young mother’s eyes gave them away. The young couple did not know where to go or what to do. They were just kicked out of their apartment, had lost a job, had a 15 day old baby with needs. Having slept a couple of nights in their car, they were desperate.'



We began to search for a solution that would help this couple care for their baby, and get the help that they needed. The events that followed amazed me at how caring people in the name of Christ could respond to the needs of someone they had never met.



Roofing, food, counseling, and care were found quickly for this couple through a connection through Justice for All. Within hours, a nightly place for the mother to care for her child was secured, along with the access to appropriate medical advice and care for the child. Meals were provided, a local tire company fixed their car flat for free, and many steps were taken to get this young couple the help they needed in a manner that built dignity, and provided compassionate help and advice for them.



All of these events working together in sequence from independent people and ministries to combine an effort that gives the couple a chance to land on their feet again.



It made me ask the question, “What does Jesus Look Like Today” if you were looking for him. When Christ spoke the following while here on earth, it revealed the answer to this question.




Matthew 25: 35 – 40

25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 25:36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 25:37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 25:38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or naked and clothe you? 25:39 When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 25:40 and the king will answer them, ‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’



As you go through your day this week, “What will Jesus Look Like to You ?”



Will it be a neighbor in need ?



Someone who needs a smile or vote of confidence ?


Someone who needs your forgiveness ?


A ministry in need of support ?


May God Bless your Week.


In His Service,



Jeff Dyk