By Brandy Jones-West, Special NDG Contributor
In Luke 10: 30-37, Jesus tells a tale of a Jewish man who was attacked by bandits, stripped of his clothes and left for dead on the side of the road. Several people, including a priest and a temple assistant, saw the man in need, yet they crossed to the other side of the road and went about their day. Then a Samaritan came along, saw the man lying there, felt compassion for him and showed him mercy. This story is known in the Bible as the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
I had a stroke of bad luck this week. I ran out of gas and faced danger by being stranded in the middle of a busy road. Several people saw me in need, yet they changed lanes and went about their day. Then a Good Samaritan came along, felt compassion for me and showed me mercy. He proceeded to get gas and left a friend behind to make sure I was safe and direct traffic so I would not get rear-ended.
He quickly returned with the gas and when I offered to repay him, he refused and said, No, its okay. Happy Mother’s Day. I did not get his name, but he handed me a business card. I felt compelled to pay it forward, share this story and hopefully send some business his way.
Maybe your mother or grandmother needs some handyman services, fence repair and installation, painting, or new wood or ceramic floors. As you think about Mother’s Day gifts this year, be sure to check out the Good Samaritan’s website, www.mylesqualitypaintingandfence.com.
