I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me

"...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me... (RSV Bible)."

Matthew 25:35 is without a doubt how we should always be thinking as Christians, but it perhaps becomes a more clear instruction as we view the current Syrian refugee crisis unfolding, mostly in Europe. The World Council of Churches (WCC) just published an article encouraging European churches to work together in addressing the refugee crisis (European churches encouraged to work together to address refugee crisis — World Council of Churches).

Following the same line of thought as the WCC, this crisis is obviously a great ecumenical opportunity in which we can ALL bring comfort and stability to those in need. Moreover, we are showing love to those who need it beyond despair. As Saint Paul said in 1st Corinthians 13: 2-3: "And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing (RSV Bible)."

In conclusion, we can all work together along with the many charitable organizations, as well, to bring an end to this tragic crisis. Thanks for reading and blessings to all!

References:

Bible, Revised Standard Version

http://www.oikoumene.org/en/press-centre/news/european-churches-encouraged-to-work-together-to-address-refugee-crisis