It called for a response of recognition, more like the ability to fall in love. The correct interpretation of the Good Samaritan story is of less immediate application to our lives than the incorrect but more usual one, where he is simply a good bloke. Free us from the cowardly prudence that makes us avoid sacrifice and look only for security. Losing one's life should not be accompanied by pompous or dramatic gestures. Life is to be given simply, without fanfare, like a waterfall, like a mother nursing her child, like the humble sweat of the sower of seed.
Today is treasure, and open doors, open eyes and an open heart.
If we discover this, it is Deo concedente - by the grace of God.