Psalms 140:12 - But I know the Lord will help those they persecute; he will give justice to the poor. (NLT)
He will give justice to the poor. Today in church Pastor spoke boldly about giving money to the poor. He said, "You know when your at a fast food restaurant and someone homeless comes tapping on your window asking for money and you reach out and give him/her a quarter or a dollar. What do u expect that person to buy with that little bit of money? A hamburger or fontaine side cost about $1.25. How do u expect a person to eat off change? A person is more worried with what he or she is going to do with that dollar than they are that u are blessing someone and in return the Lord will bless you."
This has been true in my case many of times. I'm always thinking they just going to buy drugs or something. I never once realize this person could really be hungry. And as a child of God, I need to take of the poor as Jesus took care of us. I can remember I was at White Castle and this homeless guy walked up to my car. He had drool running down his mouth, dirty jacket one and I quickly gave him a dollar and he said to me "I'm trying to buy food. Do u have more?" I was so taken back by what he said, I could have snatched my hard earn dollar back and kept it rolling. But now I wish I had given him more. Many people probably passed him by and I may have been the only person that gave to him. The least I could have done is make sure his tummy was filled. Even if that required buying his food directly. Hmmm Lesson learned for the future. I may not have a lot but I am willing to share with anyone especially someone who is less fortune.
Prayer: Father, I come to you asking for your forgiveness. Today the man of God preached to my about my wrongdoings and negative thinking. When your Word is clear regarding the less fortunate. I am thankful for him and you in Jesus Name.
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