THE BLESSINGS OF THE COMPASSIONATE HEART (1)
“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.” ~Psalm 41:1~
Even in a bad economy most of us are still better off than others, and better off than we have ever been. We may lack the latest, the biggest, the finest and the fastest, but we seldom lack the necessary, right?
Now God doesn’t “guilt-trip” us, but He does want us to “Consider [remember, be mindful of] the poor.” The Bible says, “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard” (Proverbs 21:13).
Could this be a key to your prayers getting answered? To be comfortably provided for is a blessing, but you must not forget those in need.
What is God’s attitude toward the poor? And what does He expect of us? “If there is a poor man among your brothers…do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward [him]…and give him nothing…you will be found guilty of sin” (see Deuteronomy 15:7-9).
Helping others is an obligation, not an option . In Scripture the tithe took care of God’s work and God’s servants, but it was also to be shared with “the stranger, the fatherless and the widow, so that they may eat…and be satisfied” (see Deuteronomy 26:12).
God said: “If one of your countrymen becomes poor…unable to support himself…help him as you would a stranger or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you” (see Leviticus 25:35).
T he truth is, we’ve been called to feed, shelter and clothe the needy (See Isaiah 58:5-12).
God is compassionate and generous to the poor, and He promises us HIS BLESSING for following His example.
O Dear Lord we thank You today for giving us the blessings that we do have… the roof over our heads, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. As there are so many in this world that do not have even the basics. Lord we ask that You would watch over those that are without and that You would provide a way for them to have the basics of life. Lord convict our hearts to reach out and help each of those that are without, not so that we will have more blessings from YOU but because it is the right thing to do. In Jesus name we Pray Amen.
Even in a bad economy most of us are still better off than others, and better off than we have ever been. We may lack the latest, the biggest, the finest and the fastest, but we seldom lack the necessary, right?
Now God doesn’t “guilt-trip” us, but He does want us to “Consider [remember, be mindful of] the poor.” The Bible says, “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard” (Proverbs 21:13).
Could this be a key to your prayers getting answered? To be comfortably provided for is a blessing, but you must not forget those in need.
What is God’s attitude toward the poor? And what does He expect of us? “If there is a poor man among your brothers…do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward [him]…and give him nothing…you will be found guilty of sin” (see Deuteronomy 15:7-9).
Helping others is an obligation, not an option . In Scripture the tithe took care of God’s work and God’s servants, but it was also to be shared with “the stranger, the fatherless and the widow, so that they may eat…and be satisfied” (see Deuteronomy 26:12).
God said: “If one of your countrymen becomes poor…unable to support himself…help him as you would a stranger or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you” (see Leviticus 25:35).
T he truth is, we’ve been called to feed, shelter and clothe the needy (See Isaiah 58:5-12).
God is compassionate and generous to the poor, and He promises us HIS BLESSING for following His example.
O Dear Lord we thank You today for giving us the blessings that we do have… the roof over our heads, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. As there are so many in this world that do not have even the basics. Lord we ask that You would watch over those that are without and that You would provide a way for them to have the basics of life. Lord convict our hearts to reach out and help each of those that are without, not so that we will have more blessings from YOU but because it is the right thing to do. In Jesus name we Pray Amen.
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