The Least of These - Really?

I have never been comfortable with the phrase 'the least of these'. It bothers me. Now I know that it is in the Bible, so when that is the case I am pretty sure that the problem lies with me. It is in those times that I begin to try to look a little deeper into what I believe that God is saying out of the heart of who I know God to be.

My desire for the PARC is that every individual who comes will know how truly valuable they are. When I think about the process that God goes through to create a human being, I believe that we were way to much trouble to be created to just be mediocre. We were all created to be amazing. I also believe that there are no levels. Each individual is created unique and with value, with no person being of more value than another. That is why relationship is so important. Everyone comes with something to give and we come in on equal ground. No one is greater or less than another.

I believe that is the heart of God as well. So, again this morning I went back to that scripture. In the Passion Translation it says, "When you cared for one of the least of these, my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you demonstrated love for Me." Matt. 25:40 That is when it hit me. I believe that when God says, 'the least of these' that He is referring to the ones that are the least likely to be shown love. They are the poor, the dirty, the homeless, the sick (mentally ill), those in prison (addiction) and on and so on. Those who come to the PARC are often shunned, rejected and unseen. They are the least likely to be shown love.

This is one of the reasons that I find getting to be a part of the PARC such a great honor. The scripture then goes on to say that when we demonstrate love for them that we do it to Him!! There it is!! There is reason that we get to see God do amazing things right before our eyes over and over. We are demonstrating love to God Himself!! Wow!

This might seem basic to you. You may be thinking, 'wow, I am glad she finally got that'. But this is a big deal for me. I feel like my heart is about to explode with joy that I get to be here, doing what I am doing because God is here!! And He loves it here because we are loving the ones that are the least likely to be shown love.. We are demonstrating love directly to God. He loves it when that happens and that makes my heart happy..