And now, I think, our Lord Jesus, who looks down from heaven at all
that is happening here, says to each one of us, as we pass on our
journey through this world—"Go thou, and do like that kind Samaritan."
And perhaps you say to yourself: "How can I? I do not see any wounded
men that want help—I am only a boy, and nobody needs my care! I am
only a girl, and I have lessons and work to do, and I have not got any
neighbours, such as that story speaks of—people who want my help—I am
only a little girl!"
Yes, that is natural for you to say to yourself, but just stop for a
moment and think.
You have a brother who is a Scout! Is not he always looking out for
opportunities to help others? Cannot you be a "Scout" for Jesus our
King? Cannot you, whether you are boy or girl, do at least one kindness
a day?
That invalid sister drops her ball of wool! Cannot you stop as you are
racing out to play, to pick it up, and give her a sweet smile of cheer
into the bargain?
That schoolfellow has a headache and cannot get his sums right. Could
you not bend over him for a moment or two, and help him find out the
mistake, and set him free to come out and play?
Oh, do not say in your heart, "He is nothing to me, I cannot help his
troubles!" Do not be like the Priest and the Levite. Cheer up everyone
you come across, and if you do this for Jesus your King, believe me,
your life will be full of sunshine and joy.
Do one kind deed every day, and you will end in being, in very truth,
like the Good Samaritan whom Jesus praised.