In Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus does two things – separates the sheep from the goats. He places the sheep(righteous) on the right and the goats(unrighteous) on the left.
After commending the sheep for providing food and drink, shelter and clothing, they ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?”
Jesus, The King, replied “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Then there were the goats. Jesus’ first words to those on his left were not “Thanks for trying,” or “Did you just not see me?” No, his words were direct and to the point. “Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.”
There are two very different outcomes: eternal life and eternal punishment. Eternal, that’s a powerful word.
As I was reading this text on YouVersion, they asked some great questions that had me thinking.

1. How would you treat people differently if you really saw Jesus in their face?
2. What are some changes you could make in your lifestyle that would fall into the sheep category?

I am sure that we can all think of at least one person that could possibly be falling under the “least of these category”. What can we do to change that? Perhaps get to know their story. Invite them to dinner. Most importantly, pray for them. Ask God to show you what you can do for them. How would your life be different if you were purposeful about spending time with those who are struggling?
Excited to see what God shows us.
Where are you right now? On the right or the left?