Daily Bread (For The Poor)

[shortlady]

For The Poor

Open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land. —Deuteronomy 15:11


The man sits on the street corner day after day, begging for money. He’s poor and desperate for a little cash to spend on food.

He’s not alone. More than one-half of the world’s people live below the internationally defined poverty line of less than $2.00 a day. Poverty and hunger are such a big problem in our world that it’s easy for us to feel helpless or to become hard-hearted and do nothing.

But God doesn’t close His eyes to the plight of the poor. When He gave His people guidelines for living, He included instructions on ways to care for the needy (Deut. 15:11). He told His people, “You shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand, from your poor brother, [but] open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need” (vv.7-8).

God also commanded His people not to glean the corners of their fields so that the less fortunate could gather food (Lev. 19:9-10). And Jesus showed His compassion for the poor by His words and actions.

As Christians, we cannot ignore the plight of the poor today. Individuals and churches can join with Christian organizations working to combat poverty as they spread the Word. God has a heart for the poor. Do we? —Anne Cetas

The poor and needy everywhere
Are objects of God’s love and care,
But they will better know His care
As we seek ways that love to share. —D. De Haan

God gives us all we need so we can give to those in need.

 

[stephen]

God also commanded His people not to glean the corners of their fields so that the less fortunate could gather food (Lev. 19:9-10).

Reading this I was reminded of the generosity of our God. And His taking the time to ensure that we also are generous.

We do not have to be wealthy to be generous. I recall houses, and one house in particular, where I have hardly placed my foot through the door, and the kettle is put on to boil. To make me a cup of tea.

I also visit more wealthy homes. Read the word. Pray. Talk about the Lord. When I am about to leave I am asked if I would like a cup of tea?

Generosity is something that you are born with.......or it can be something given to you, by the Holy Spirit.

Naked we came into the world.........and naked we shall all leave.

God said to Abraham "I will bless you..........and you be a blessing" We need to keep the latter in mind........"you be a blessing"

Lord help me to be a blessing today.........