Feeding the hungry and welcoming strangers is service to Christ Himself.
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Matthew 25:35 (KJV)
What does “Hunger” mean in Matthew 25:35?
Jesus lists simple acts: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, and taking in a stranger. In the passage He says that whatever is done for the least of these is done for Him.
Going deeper
In this teaching, Jesus describes people who have served others in practical ways without realizing how much it mattered. They fed the hungry and welcomed strangers, and they did not know they were serving Him. His words reveal how close He is to those in need. Caring for the hungry is not a separate activity from following Christ. It is one of the ways we follow Him.
Hunger is close to home for many people. There are families in every city who do not have enough to eat, and children who depend on school meals. You may not be able to solve the problem, but you can do something. You could give to a food pantry, volunteer at a meal program, or bring groceries to a neighbor in need. Choose one practical step this week, and know that in doing it, you are serving Jesus Himself. Small, steady acts of kindness add up.
Reflect
What is one practical step you could take this week to help someone who is hungry?
Pray
Lord Jesus, open my eyes to those who are hungry and alone. Show me how to serve them, and let me serve You in the process. In Jesus' name, amen.
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