The Good Sam I Am

But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. (Luke 10: 33)

After a nice long vacation, the GregCast is slowly getting up to speed again. This is a great day to begin another string of GregBlogs in that today Gospel offers more than just a nice thought, it calls us to be “moved with compassion at the sight” of someone in need.

Dr. Suess coined the phrase “Sam I Am” from Green Eggs and Ham, but there are considerable roots to the history of our people here in “Who-ville” that makes “Sam” something more than a cool rhyme! The Good Samaritan is whom I speak of, and it is he that offers us the example of what to do when serving the needy... SERVE THEM! Yep, that’s it... SERVE THEM! Do what they need, and give them the things they ask for, and you are giving them Christ!

Will you be taken advantage of? Maybe.
Will they keep bothering you for more? Possibly.
Will others follow because you’re the kinda’ person who gives first, and asks questions later? Probably.
Will you make a difference? Absolutely!

So, be the “Good Sam” and say “I am” the one who was sent to provide help to the people in need!