2-12-2024
Acts 20:35
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
In the world we live in today, people are more concerned about their selves than others. It brought to memory a recent trip I have taken with a BFF. We went to Nashville, TN for a few days. We had a hotel room downtown. Most of the time, we left the car at the hotel and walked around Nashville. This would be the first time I have been around a big homeless population since I was in the US Navy. There were several times we stopped and talked to some of them. Some asked for food. Once, my friend offered her leftovers from a restaurant. It would be a healthy meal with healthy veggies, but they didn’t want it. Another asked for something to eat, and I had a package of trail mix that wasn’t setting well on my stomach. I gave it to my friend for her to snack on and she passed it to him. He took it and ate it. Once, a lady dropped all her belongings and we stopped to help her pick up her stuff. My friend started witnessing to her, and I witnessed to the man who was with her. I pray they have accepted Jesus as their savior.
I think of this often. We should open our hearts to those who are suffering and need Jesus. Where we live now, there isn’t a big homeless population. However, if you do live in a city where you can be of help in those in need, I pray you go and introduce them to Jesus. Look at ways you may help. I’m currently praying for some way to help our local homeless here. Please pray the Lord will open a door for me also.
