Read: Matthew 25:31-46 As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. (v. 40) As people, we are often impressed by the “grand gestures” of others—the one-time heroic act, the great sacrifice on another’s behalf. While these can be awe-inspiring, our lives are generally made up of more mundane moments that are important as well. Christ’s story of the final judgment underscores that it’s the countless little acts of kindness and hospitality that truly reflect our love for Jesus and for his people. And these matter so much! As Christ the King gathers his people from among the nations, he welcomes them into “the kingdom prepared for [them] from the foundation of the world” (v. 34). He then lists the many kindnesses shown to his brothers—which the King says are