DCLM Higher Everyday 5 June 2026 — Noble Acts
Topic: Noble Acts
Bible Reading: Luke 10:29-37 (KJV)
29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
31And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
KEY VERSE: And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him” (Luke 10:34).
Message
In 2009, the Philippines was hit by Typhoon Ketsana, which killed more than 700 people and caused losses worth more than $1 billion. Among the people that died was Muelmar Magallanes. But he was special. Usually, a typhoon starts with heavy rains and overflowing banks. When he noticed this, he started evacuating his family using a rope tied to his waist.
He pulled them from the flooded streets and led them to higher and safer ground. After evacuating his family, he noticed his neighbours needed help too. After ferrying over 30 people to safety, his last act of kindness saw him rescue a woman and her six-month-old baby. After towing them to safety, he was so exhausted that he “let go” and drifted away to his death. Muelmar Magallanes’ story is a poignant reminder of the power of sacrificial life.
Just as the Good Samaritan in our Bible text selflessly helped a stranger in need, so was Magallanes selfless. Their deeds were noble. In times of need Christian youths should prove their identity with Christ as loving, peaceful and sacrificial people.
Oh God, help me to be a Good Samaritan always, in Jesus’ name.
Lend a helping hand in love and kindness.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
