I had been a Christian for years, but the truth was that I had grown judgmental, self-righteous, and blind to the suffering around me. I remember driving through downtown Los Angeles and seeing the rows of cardboard boxes lining the sidewalks. My mind quickly filled with harsh thoughts: “These people must have brought this on themselves — drug addicts, criminals, lazy beggars!” It was easy to justify my indifference and move on.
But then, I came across Mother Teresa’s words. “I see Jesus in every human being. I say to myself, this is hungry Jesus, I must feed him.”
She saw Jesus in the faces of the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. She didn’t ask why they were in their condition; she only asked, “How can I serve Jesus in this person?” Her words began to work in me like a seed, slowly growing into a new vision for life and ministry.
Jesus is everywhere. He is in the people we often overlook.
Mother Teresa’s vision has changed how I see the world. But now, I am challenged by an even deeper question — do others see Jesus in me?
Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:34b-35
In every act of love, kindness, or service, we have an opportunity to reflect Jesus to the world.
Prayer
Lord, open my eyes to see you in everyone. Let me not be blinded by outward appearances. Let others see you in me — in my words, my actions, and my heart. Teach me to serve with humility and love, just as you serve. Amen.
By Bermie Dizon, Elder
Glendora, CA, US
Note: This was adapted with permission, from God, in Every Step, a 52-week devotional that invites readers to recognize God’s presence in the everyday moments of life.
