Luke 10:34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.
What really jumps out to me in this section is that the Samaritan doesn’t just help and move on. He bandages the wounds, using oil and wine (not skimping because this is some stranger), he puts him on his own donkey, he takes him to an inn and continues to take care of him.
Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
Not only that, but when it’s time for him to go (to finish whatever he had been on his way to do when he found the guy), he gives the innkeeper money to look after him and promises to pay any extra expense that is incurred while he is gone, meaning he intends to come back and check. That is next-level compassion.
Luke 10:36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
Precious Savior, Thank You for the example of the Good Samaritan. I know I don’t have that kind of heart, that level of compassion. Help me to be more like You, more like the Good Samaritan when it comes to compassion for all. Amen.
Luke 10:37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Have a blessed day.