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| Homeless beggar on a building window ledge (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
“Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan,
I will now arise,” says the Lord;
“I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”
Psalm 12:5
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The time of the giving season is upon us. Soon many will be sitting down to feasts with family and friends as they give thanks for all with which they are blessed. Holiday sales will create shopping frenzies as some prepare for the gift giving that Christmas brings.
Other tables may be sparsely set if there are tables at all. The poor, the homeless, and those beset by war and disaster might be merely hoping for a few scraps--forget the feast. So many are struggling in the world and those numbers seem to be on the increase. We hear the pleas for help, but some of us are hoping we are not heading in that same direction one day. We pray for them as well as ourselves.
The Lord God will arise in His time to give shelter to those who are lacking and feed those who are hungry. In the meantime the duty falls to those of us who can do something. Remember next time you encounter that scruffy man or woman with outstretched hand, that could be our neighbor, our brother, or our child. It could even one day be you.
Our mission should be to feed the hungry when their bellies are empty and not pass judgement on why they are hungry. The beggar you see could be anybody. Your blessing upon them will be a blessing upon you.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2
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Well said, Arlee.
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