How can you show someone that you care — today? - Daily Bible Reflections September 1,2014

THE WORLD NEEDS

HEROES

 

“Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” – Luke 4:21

 

There’s a big bridge in Nanjing, China, where in the past, over a thousand desperate Chinese have jumped off to their death.

       In 2004, Chen Si saw a man who threw his shoes into the river. One leg was already over the railing. He ran to him, grabbed him by the waist, and pushed him to the ground. And the man just cried.

       Chen learned that the man was a farmer who had brought his entire wheat harvest to the city, but a business partner stole all the proceeds from him. Without any money to give to his family, he simply wanted to die. Chen gave the man some money and told him to go home.

       Since then, Chen Si has spent his weekends driving up and down this bridge, rescuing people. In his heart, Chen Si said, “I must do something.”

       The result? So far, he has rescued 144 persons from death. Chen Si is a hero because he cares.

       If you look around you, there are many who are losing hope. You can be like Chen Si.

       All you have to do is care — and put that care into simple action. If you do that, you will be fulfilling what the Scripture demands of us: to love one another. Bo Sanchez (bosanchez@kerygmafamily.com)

 

Reflection: How can you show someone that you care — today?

 

Lord, help me to do the little good that I can for another person today.

 

St. Giles, pray for us.