Good Morning Friends,
“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for
their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” (Proverbs 14:31)
God cares for the needy and He cares about how
we treat them.
The ministry of Jesus is marked by compassion
for those in need. He looked at those who were spiritually needy and wanted to
lead them to the Father. He looked at the sick and handicapped and healed them.
He saw the hungry and fed them. He saw the frightened and calmed their fears.
He cared for those in need and He moved to meet their needs bringing all of His
resources to bear upon their problem. And the needy followed Jesus is great
numbers.
As Jesus left the world and turned the
carrying on His mission over to those who follow Him, He asked us to do as He
had been doing. We are to preach the Gospel, build the church, and care for the
needy. Caring for the widows and orphans, and all those in need, is to be a
part of our task. (James 1:27)
God could take care of the needy in ways other
than through His followers. God has the capability of removing all need. God
allows need for the benefit of the needy. Need draws men and women to God. It
makes them aware of how much they need Him. God also allows need for the benefit
of those who help them. Caring for the needy softens our hearts, and it demonstrates
the condition of our heart. Caring for the needy provides one way we can demonstrate
how much we love God. It is a way to put our love for God into action.
God cares for the needy and He calls His
followers to care for them, too.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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