What it Means to be a Good Samaritan Today

If you grew up in church, the story of the Good Samaritan probably landed among your earliest Sunday School memories—right alongside Noah’s Ark and Jonah and the big fish. But for Brandy, the parable isn’t just a children’s lesson; it’s been on his mind a lot lately, as he’s watched the work of Sowers4Pastors unfold in real-time.

Brandy’s been reflecting on the story and how its message—to show mercy and kindness even to people we don’t know—connects directly to the ministry’s work in Honduras. Whether it’s mission teams playing with children, teaching Bible lessons, distributing backpacks and groceries, or providing medical and dental care, the connection is clear. But Brandy also wants to highlight the Good Samaritans who may never set foot in Honduras: people who pray, give financially, store donated supplies, or support in quiet, faithful ways.

“It’s easy to show mercy to people we know,” Brandy said. “But it’s different to show it to people we may never meet. That’s faith. That’s the love of God. Because, in the end, we are the same body.”

Brandy shared a few simple moments that have stuck with him lately. He remembers driving a young boy to medical appointments in Santa Rosa, about 45 minutes from Gracias. Now, whenever that boy sees Brandy, he runs after him for a hug.

“That fills my heart,” Brandy said.

Then there’s the family he met during a home visit—a household of single mothers, where both the grandmother and the mom are raising children alone. Since that first visit, the grandmother stops Brandy anytime she sees him in town, inviting him in for a cup of coffee as her way of saying thank you.

“She doesn’t have much to offer,” Brandy said, “but she expresses her gratitude through that cup of coffee.”

Brandy also watched Alejandro receive a simple act of thanks. After registering new children for the New Life program, a child came running after Alejandro, hugging him tightly and saying, “Thank you for my backpack.”

“I could give many examples,” Brandy said. “But in the end, I just want to say: the kindness and goodness people are pouring into these communities is the work of Good Samaritans. The people here are grateful. This is creating a real impact in the Kingdom of God.”

Brandy reminds us that God plants the desire in our hearts—but we must choose to answer the call. Whether you’re in Honduras or the United States, every act of service, every prayer, every dollar, every backpack delivered… it all matters.

“We know why we’re doing it,” Brandy said. “We want to expand the Kingdom of God, to share the Gospel, and to spread the love of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who’s part of this work.”

Because being a Good Samaritan isn’t just a story—it’s a calling.

 - posted by Christi