Within the story, the Samaritan gives his time. Everyone else seems to be in a hurry, but the Samaritan stops. He takes time, not just out of one way, but over night and into the next.
The Good Samaritan also gives of his touch. He gives care for the wounds of this wounded man. He gave his compassion. The text says that he saw the man and took pity on him.
Finally, he gave of his financial resources. He paid for the man to have a night at a hotel and even he was even willing to be indebted to the innkeeper, if there were additional charges.
Jesus is telling this story to highlight, to witness to the crowd, what it means to really love, to really serve your neighbor. And he gives us a story of someone using their time, talent, treasure, and touch for the good of others.
Notice what resources Tabitha gave; robes and clothing. She gave garments to the poor. She used her talents with a needle and thread to impact her world.
Her life and faith in Jesus, motivated her friends and neighbors to go after Peter to see if he might be able to bring her back to life.
That’s the true impact of a life lived generously, giving of our resources. It not only meets needs and impacts others, it inspires them to greater faith.
It doesn’t matter if you are Dolly Parton rich, or dirt floor poor, you can impact the lives of others through your living and your giving.
Think about this story. The High King Of Heaven, Jesus Christ himself, was moved by the giving of two small coins, two pennies in our day. It moved his heart, because it’s all she had.
That is really important to hear today, and across this whole series. In Lordship living, it’s never about the amount you give. Its about what you do with what you have been given.
