SojoMail - I was hungry in Gaza, and you fed me

Jesus Is Hungry in Gaza. Will We Feed Him? Eugene Cho writes in this week’s SojoMail that Congress needs to hear from Christians who demand humanitarian aid for people who are starving: I know I am not alone in feeling heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 and the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The entirety of Gaza’s population — 2.2 million people — is ensnared in the grasp of extreme food insecurity and the outbreak of infectious disease; more than a quarter of these people find themselves in the throes of famine. I continue to pray for the release of hostages, for a lasting cease-fire, and for peace to reign in the region. As Christians, addressing the distress of our neighbors is woven into the very essence of our faith. Christ’s fervent teachings in Matthew 25:37-40 make it plain: “... ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me” (The Message). Yet in Gaza, millions are being “overlooked or ignored.” Right now, people are starving and clinging to the fading hope that somehow territorial, historical, religious, and political crisis can yield to compassionate humanity. This, friends, represents our highest and most crucial calling. We are compelled by the teachings of Jesus to offer help — and we must act. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Forward Share

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