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A few days ago, I sat outside a restaurant next to a shopping mall making my to-do notes for the ministry. Deep in thought, I randomly looked up and noticed in the distance a young man in his early 20’s walking with a backpack asking a couple people for money. In preparation for him to ask me, I realized I had no change or bills on me at the time. As the young man came closer, he did something I have not seen firsthand in our area – that is, he bent over and picked up what seemed to be a cookie someone dropped on the sidewalk and began to eat it. My heart sunk. Not in disgust that he was eating garbage that someone threw away, but the fact of this young man was so hungry, that he would do this in front other people.
In the simple witness of this – the Lord impressed on my heart the importance of also being ready to help others in need. I pursued the young man to buy him lunch for those that are wondering. But the point to takeaway today is how ready and how willing are you to help others in need? The Lord freely gave His life for us on the cross so that we may freely receive and also freely giveback. The verse above reminds us that God puts people in our path to help others on theirs. Everyone is on a journey in this life….some have it easier than others and some need more help.
Today, be ready to give without judgment of another persons look, smell or mental IQ competency. Remember in the eyes of God, each person is made in His image and He loves them all. His greatest love is when His children love back to one another in those in need.
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