Ruth, Hagar, Joseph

When we open ourselves up to friendships with immigrants and take intentional steps to know and be known in mutuality, we widen the circle of our affections. Suddenly, immigrants are no longer a burden or a drain on our economy, but a Ruth, a Hagar, or a Joseph to be loved. 

-- Karen González

 
Jesus himself seems to leverage this with his parable of the Good Samaritan.

I learned that a friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face.

-- Maya Angelou