The Church God sees: a Church serving its city
It is possible to gather for worship every week while continuing to walk past the wounded people God has placed directly in front of us.
In Luke 10, a lawyer asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered with the story of a man who was attacked, robbed, and left half dead beside the road. A priest saw him and passed by. A Levite did the same. Both men were religious, but neither allowed compassion to interrupt his plans.
Then a Samaritan stopped. He treated the man’s wounds, placed him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and paid for his continued care. His compassion cost him time, comfort, and money.
Jesus ended the story with a direct command:
“You go, and do likewise.” Luke 10:37 ESV
The Good Samaritan did not simply feel sorry for the wounded man. He moved toward him. Biblical compassion is more than emotion. It recognizes suffering, accepts responsibility, and takes action.
The life of George Müller demonstrated that same conviction. Through prayer and faith, he devoted decades to caring for orphaned children in England. He saw a need that others could have ignored and chose to trust God while serving those who could offer him nothing in return.
The Church God sees is not hidden behind its walls. It carries the heart of Jesus into its community. It feeds the hungry, cares for families, welcomes the overlooked, and refuses to treat suffering as someone else’s responsibility.
The full message above explores the Good Samaritan, the legacy of George Müller, and the call for every Church to serve its city with visible compassion. God still moves toward wounded people. The question is whether we will follow Him or keep walking.
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