The Final Judgment: Embracing God's Love for All (06/12/'24) -Message

The Final Judgment: Embracing God's Love for All God's love extends profoundly to those often overlooked by society: the black sheep, the odd ducks, the rejects, the eccentrics, the loners, the lost, and the forgotten. He sees beyond their outward appearances and recognizes the beauty within their souls. "Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?" His profound response, "I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it for me," captures the essence of His message. In loving and serving these individuals, we are, in truth, loving and serving Christ Himself. God’s love shines bright on those unseen: the black sheep, the odd ducks, and the lost souls keen. Rejects and loners, eccentric and meek, in their hearts, God's beauty speaks. When we see hunger's despair and offer food with tender care, when we see thirst and give drink, when we find sickness and need, or visit those in prison, planting love's seed, we serve Him. The answer from Jesus is simple and pure, a truth eternal, forever secure: when we care for the least with compassion's embrace, we tend to Him in every face. In serving the lost, the forgotten, the small, we love our Lord, the Creator of all. Let us love with hearts open wide, embracing the rejected, with Christ as our guide. For in the least of these, His presence is known. In every act of kindness, His love is shown. Pastor Steven G. Lee (June 12, 2024)