The Parable of the Good Samaritan (6) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you. So which of these three do you think was neighbour to him who fell among the thieves? And he said, he who showed mercy on him. Then Jesus said to him, go and do likewise.
Luke 10:35–37

The Parable of the Good Samaritan (6)
After the Good Samaritan has given the man who fell among the robbers good lodging in an inn, he makes provision for him. He pays the innkeeper two denarii and promises to also cover all further expenses for his care until he returns. This “coming again” symbolically indicates that Jesus Christ will soon return for all people who have believed and do believe in Him. Jesus Himself will come again to take all true believers to Himself in heaven (cf. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the lawyer’s question, “Who is my neighbour?” The answer that emerges from this account is, “My neighbour is anyone who needs my help.” And this is true without any qualification.

But the Lord Jesus now changes perspective and asks the lawyer who the neighbour of the person in need of help is. Does He perhaps want to make it clear that all people are in need of help and that He wants to be their Saviour? He has deep compassion for each of us. He wants to take away the burden of our sins, bind up our wounds, and give us joy and comfort.

And when we have experienced His mercy, it will spur us on to help others, so that many more may experience the mercy of God.

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Today’s reading: Isaiah 1:18-31 · Acts 20:28-38